Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Caribbean
Types
Melissa officinalis
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
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
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
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, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, 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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Lemonbalm
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
mélisse
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
CITRAGO
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Jacaranda
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Jacaranda Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Jacaranda are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Jacaranda
Care of Lemonbalm and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.