Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
North America
Types
Melissa officinalis
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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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
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Rocky Mountain juniper
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Juniperus scopulorum
In German
Lemonbalm
Juniperus scopulorum
In French
mélisse
Juniperus scopulorum
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Juniperus scopulorum
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Juniperus scopulorum
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Juniperus scopulorum
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Juniperus scopulorum
In Latin
CITRAGO
Juniperus scopulorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Juniperus scopulorum
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Juniperus scopulorum is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Juniperus scopulorum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
- Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Juniperus scopulorum
Care of Lemonbalm and Juniperus scopulorum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.