Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
China, Japan
Types
Not available
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
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, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Woodland margins
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, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
winter daphne
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
winter daphne
In German
Lemonbalm
Daphne odora
In French
mélisse
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Daphne odora
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Daphne odora
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Daphne odora
In Latin
CITRAGO
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Winter Daphne
Care of Lemonbalm and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.