Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
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
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Medium
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Container, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a condiment, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SATUREJA hortensis
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Summer Savory
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
summer savory
नींबू बाम
In German
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
Lemonbalm
In French
sarriette
mélisse
In Spanish
Satureja hortensis
Lemonbalm
In Greek
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Satureja hortensis
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Cząber ogrodowy
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Sommer sabori
CITRAGO
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Summer Savory and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Summer Savory and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Savory and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Savory season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemonbalm season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Savory is Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Summer Savory and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Summer Savory and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Summer Savory and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Summer Savory and Lemonbalm
Care of Summer Savory and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Savory pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Summer Savory 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.