Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Caribbean, South America
Types
Not available
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
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
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, 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
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
सीताफल
In German
Lemonbalm
Zuckerapfel
In French
mélisse
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Lemonbalm
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Pinha
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
CITRAGO
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Sugar Apple
Care of Lemonbalm and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.