Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Melissa officinalis
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-14
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, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
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
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Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Primavera plant
In German
Lemonbalm
Primavera Pflanzen
In French
mélisse
usine de Primavera
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
planta de Primavera
In Greek
Lemonbalm
φυτικών Primavera
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
planta de Primavera
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Primavera roślin
In Latin
CITRAGO
Primavera herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Melissa
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Primavera
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Primavera is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Primavera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Primavera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Primavera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Primavera Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Primavera physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Primavera are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Primavera leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Primavera
Care of Lemonbalm and Primavera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Primavera 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 Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.