Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Linear to lanceolate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Wood
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 a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Wilga, Native Willow
In German
Lemonbalm
Pirol
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
oriol
In Greek
Lemonbalm
φλώρος
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
papa-figos
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Wilga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Wilga
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wilga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Wilga Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Wilga are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Wilga
Care of Lemonbalm and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.