Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Caribbean
Types
Not available
Wild sago
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Coontie
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Coontie
In German
Lemonbalm
Coontie
In French
mélisse
coontie
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
coontie
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Coontie
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Coontie
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Zamieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Coontie
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coontie season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Coontie Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Coontie are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Coontie
Care of Lemonbalm and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Coontie 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 Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
