Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Melissa officinalis
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, 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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Dill
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
डिल प्लांट
In German
Lemonbalm
Dill Pflanze
In French
mélisse
Dill usine
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Dill Planta
In Greek
Lemonbalm
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Dill roślin
In Latin
CITRAGO
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Dill
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Dill Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Dill are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Dill
Care of Lemonbalm and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.