Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe
Types
Melissa officinalis
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Lemonbalm
Sellerie Kohl
In French
mélisse
céleri chou
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
apio col
In Greek
Lemonbalm
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
aipo couve
In Polish
Lemonbalm
seler Kapusta
In Latin
CITRAGO
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Celery Cabbage
Care of Lemonbalm and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.