Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Melissa officinalis
PRIMOCANE RED RASPBERRIES ,FLORICANE RED RASPBERRIES
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Forests, Mountains, Tree canopies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
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
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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, Partial 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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Itchiness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
bank hedging, Cottage Garden, Slopes hedging
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
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cancer, Improve heart health, Liver Protection, Skin Whitening and Pigmentation Medicine, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
RUBUS 'Autumn Bliss'
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Red Raspberry
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
रूबस idaeus
In German
Lemonbalm
Himbeere
In French
mélisse
Rubus idaeus
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Rubus idaeus
In Greek
Lemonbalm
σμέουρο
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Rubus idaeus
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Rubusidaeus
In Latin
CITRAGO
Rubus idaeus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Red Raspberry
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Red Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Red Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Red Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Red Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Red Raspberry Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Red Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Red Raspberry are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Raspberry flower color: White
- Red Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Red Raspberry
Care of Lemonbalm and Red Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Red Raspberry 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 Red Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.