Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Melissa officinalis
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Tip 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Lemonbalm
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
mélisse
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
La milenrama
In Greek
Lemonbalm
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
milefólio
In Polish
Lemonbalm
krwawnika
In Latin
CITRAGO
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Yarrow
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Yarrow Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Yarrow are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Yarrow
Care of Lemonbalm and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.