Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Africa
Types
Melissa officinalis
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
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
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Violet
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
Light Green
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
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
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
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Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
persian violet
In German
Lemonbalm
persian violet
In French
mélisse
persian violet
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Violeta persa
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Violeta persa
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Persian Violet
In Latin
CITRAGO
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Persian Violet
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Persian Violet Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Persian Violet are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Persian Violet
Care of Lemonbalm and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.