Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Melissa officinalis
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Red Buckeye
In German
Lemonbalm
Red Buckeye
In French
mélisse
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Lemonbalm
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Red Buckeye
In Latin
CITRAGO
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Red Buckeye
Care of Lemonbalm and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.