Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not available
Aromatic herb
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Lemonbalm
Majoran
In French
mélisse
marjolaine
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
mejorana
In Greek
Lemonbalm
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
manjerona
In Polish
Lemonbalm
słodki majeranek
In Latin
CITRAGO
amaracus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Marjoram season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of Lemonbalm and Sweet Marjoram
Care of Lemonbalm and Sweet Marjoram include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.