Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Grassland, low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Flea beetles, Flies, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Pollen, Skin irritation
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
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Anxiety, Appetizer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Fibre, Paper pulp, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
HUMULUS lupulus 'Nugget'
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Nugget Hops
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
nugget hops
In German
Lemonbalm
Nugget Hopfen
In French
mélisse
houblon pépite
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
lúpulo pepita
In Greek
Lemonbalm
ψήγμα λυκίσκου
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
lúpulo pepita
In Polish
Lemonbalm
chmiel Nugget
In Latin
CITRAGO
Nugget ASSULTIM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Nugget Hops
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Nugget Hops is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Nugget Hops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nugget Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Nugget Hops is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Nugget Hops is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Nugget Hops Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Nugget Hops physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nugget Hops height is 240.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Nugget Hops are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nugget Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
- Nugget Hops leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Nugget Hops
Care of Lemonbalm and Nugget Hops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Nugget Hops 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 Nugget Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.