Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Melissa officinalis
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
चेरी प्लम
In German
Lemonbalm
cherry Plum
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
cherry Plum
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
cherry Plum
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Cherry Plum
In Latin
CITRAGO
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Lemonbalm and Cherry Plum
Care of Lemonbalm and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.