Twinleaf

Lemonbalm

About Twinleaf and Lemonbalm

Twinleaf

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Herbs

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Southern Europe

Types

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Hardwood forests

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

12-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

12.70 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Butterfly shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Diuretic

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Flowers, Leaves

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 Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

MELISSA officinalis

Common Name

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ranunculales

Lamiales

Family

Berberidaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Jeffersonia

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Twinleaf and Lemonbalm

Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Lemonbalm. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf has allergic reactions like and Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Twinleaf and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Twinleaf and Lemonbalm

Season and care of Twinleaf and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.

Twinleaf and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Twinleaf and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Twinleaf and Lemonbalm

Care of Twinleaf and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf 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.