Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
China, Japan
Types
Melissa officinalis
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
pachysandra
In German
Lemonbalm
Ysander
In French
mélisse
pachysandra
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Pachysandra
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Pachysandra
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Runianka
In Latin
CITRAGO
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Lamiaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Melissa
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Pachysandra
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Pachysandra Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Pachysandra are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Pachysandra
Care of Lemonbalm and Pachysandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.