Wintersweet

Lemonbalm

About Wintersweet and Lemonbalm

Wintersweet

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

China

Southern Europe

Types

Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

12-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively, Water Deeply

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for size control, 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, Apply N-P-K

Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Frost

Deer resistant, Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Ornamental use

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

Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

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, Mixed Border

Wintersweet

CITRAGO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Calycanthaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Chimonanthus

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

114

1 27800

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Properties of Wintersweet and Lemonbalm

Wondering what are the properties of Wintersweet and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Wintersweet and Lemonbalm. Wintersweet doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Wintersweet does not have fragrant flowers. Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wintersweet and Lemonbalm

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

Wintersweet and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Wintersweet and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Wintersweet and Lemonbalm

Care of Wintersweet and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet 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.