Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not available
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal' - Hardneck
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal' - Softneck
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Gold, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
anti-cancer, Cold, Digestion problems, Stomach Cancer, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
ALLIUM sativum 'Georgia Crystal'
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Hardneck Garlic, Porcelain Garlic
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Hardneck Garlic
In German
Lemonbalm
Hardneck Knoblauch
In French
mélisse
hardneck ail
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Hardneck ajo
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Hardneck Garlic
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Hardneck Alho
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Hardneck Czosnek
In Latin
CITRAGO
Allium Hardneck
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Hardneck Garlic
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Hardneck Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Hardneck Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardneck Garlic season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Hardneck Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Hardneck Garlic is Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Hardneck Garlic Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Hardneck Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hardneck Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Hardneck Garlic are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hardneck Garlic flower color: White, Purple, Gold, Light Pink and Lavender
- Hardneck Garlic leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Hardneck Garlic
Care of Lemonbalm and Hardneck Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Hardneck Garlic pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hardneck Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.