Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern United States
Types
Melissa officinalis
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
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Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
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Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
slash pine
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Lemonbalm
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
mélisse
slash pine
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
pino slash
In Greek
Lemonbalm
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
pinho barra
In Polish
Lemonbalm
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
CITRAGO
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Slash Pine
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Slash Pine Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Slash Pine are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Slash Pine
Care of Lemonbalm and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.