Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Melissa officinalis
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Tabernaemontana
In German
Lemonbalm
Tabernaemontana
In French
mélisse
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
CITRAGO
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Melissa
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Crape Jasmine
Care of Lemonbalm and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.