Lemonbalm

Russian Olive

About Lemonbalm and Russian Olive

Lemonbalm

Russian Olive

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Melissa officinalis

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Number of Varieties

530

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-92-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Yellow green, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Yellow, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

pruning needed for strong structure

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Birds

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

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

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELISSA officinalis

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Common Name

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

Russian Olive

In Hindi

नींबू बाम

रूस ओलिव

In German

Lemonbalm

russische Olive

In French

mélisse

Olive russe

In Spanish

Lemonbalm

oliva ruso

In Greek

Lemonbalm

Ρωσική Ελιάς

In Portuguese

Lemonbalm

Olive russo

In Polish

Lemonbalm

rosyjski Olive

In Latin

CITRAGO

Russian Olive

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Rhamnales

Family

Lamiaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Melissa

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

440

1 27800

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Properties of Lemonbalm and Russian Olive

Wondering what are the properties of Lemonbalm and Russian Olive? We provide you with everything About Lemonbalm and Russian Olive. Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns and Russian Olive doesn't have thorns. Also Lemonbalm does not have fragrant flowers. Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation and Russian Olive has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemonbalm and Russian Olive and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Russian Olive

Season and care of Lemonbalm and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lemonbalm and Russian Olive Physical Information

Lemonbalm and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Russian Olive are as follows:

Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver

Care of Lemonbalm and Russian Olive

Care of Lemonbalm and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.