Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
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
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Eulalia
In German
Lemonbalm
Eulalia
In French
mélisse
Eulalia
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Eulalia
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Eulalia
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Eulalia
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Eulalia Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Eulalia are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Eulalia
Care of Lemonbalm and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.