Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
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
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio
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
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, 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
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
LEVISTICUM officinale
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Lovage
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Levisticum Officinale
In German
Lemonbalm
Liebstöckel
In French
mélisse
livèche
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
lovage
In Greek
Lemonbalm
λεβιστικό
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
lovage
In Polish
Lemonbalm
lubczyk
In Latin
CITRAGO
ligusticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Levisticum Officinale
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Levisticum Officinale is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Levisticum Officinale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Levisticum Officinale is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Levisticum Officinale Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Levisticum Officinale physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Levisticum Officinale are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Levisticum Officinale
Care of Lemonbalm and Levisticum Officinale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.