Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Southern Europe
Types
Grass
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Red blotch
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
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
नींबू बाम
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Lemonbalm
In French
St. Augustine Grass
mélisse
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Lemonbalm
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Lemonbalm
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Lemonbalm
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
CITRAGO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Melissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Lemonbalm
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Lemonbalm Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Lemonbalm are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Lemonbalm
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.