Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Melissa officinalis
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-7
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
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
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, 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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Pasque Flower
In German
Lemonbalm
Kuhschellen
In French
mélisse
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Pasque Flower
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Sasanka
In Latin
CITRAGO
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Lamiaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pasque Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Pasque Flower
Care of Lemonbalm and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.