Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
South America, Argentina
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 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
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, moderate salt tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Birds, songbirds, Wildlife
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
None
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowering Tips, Stem, Whole plant
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
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
CORTADERIA selloana 'Carminea Rendatleri'
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Pampas Grass, Pink Pampas Grass
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Pink Pampas grass
In German
Lemonbalm
Pink Pampas grass
In French
mélisse
Herbe Pampas rose
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Hierba de color rosa Pampas
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Pink Pampas grass
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Grama de Pampas rosa
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Różowy Pampas trawy
In Latin
CITRAGO
Pink Pampas grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Pink Pampas Grass
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Pink Pampas Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Pink Pampas Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Pampas Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Pink Pampas Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Pink Pampas Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Pink Pampas Grass Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Pink Pampas Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pink Pampas Grass height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Pink Pampas Grass are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pink Pampas Grass flower color: Pink
- Pink Pampas Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Pink Pampas Grass
Care of Lemonbalm and Pink Pampas Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pink Pampas Grass pruning is done Prune before Winter, 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 Pink Pampas Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.