Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Medium
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Lungwort
नींबू बाम
In German
Lungenkraut
Lemonbalm
In French
pulmonaire
mélisse
In Spanish
Lungwort
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Lungwort
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Lemonbalm
In Polish
płucnik
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Lungwort
CITRAGO
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Lamiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Lungwort and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Lungwort and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Lungwort and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lungwort and Lemonbalm
Care of Lungwort and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.