Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Asia
Types
Melissa officinalis
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less 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
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
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Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
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Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Diaphoretic
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
wingnut
In German
Lemonbalm
wingnut
In French
mélisse
wingnut
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
wingnut
In Greek
Lemonbalm
wingnut
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
wingnut
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Wingnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Wingnut
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Wingnut is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Wingnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Wingnut Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Wingnut physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Wingnut are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
- Wingnut leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Wingnut
Care of Lemonbalm and Wingnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.