Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe
Types
loganberry is a hybrid
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Once a week
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune every year
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Mulch, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cane Spot, Gray mold, Spur Blight
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Swelling, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Folate, Low calories, Low carbohydrates, Low Fats, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RUBUS x loganobaccus
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Loganberry
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Loganberry
नींबू बाम
In German
Loganbeere
Lemonbalm
In French
Loganberry
mélisse
In Spanish
Loganberry
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Είδος μούρου
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
framboesa silvestre
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Loganberry
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Loganberry
CITRAGO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Loganberry and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Loganberry and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Loganberry and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loganberry season is Spring and Summer and Lemonbalm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Loganberry is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loganberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Loganberry and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Loganberry and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Loganberry height is 60.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Loganberry and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Loganberry flower color: White
Loganberry leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Loganberry and Lemonbalm
Care of Loganberry and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loganberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune every year and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loganberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.