Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southern Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
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
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Hydrangea
नींबू बाम
In German
Hortensie
Lemonbalm
In French
Hortensia
mélisse
In Spanish
Hortensia
Lemonbalm
In Greek
υδραγεία
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Hortensja
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Hibiscus
CITRAGO
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Yardlong Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm
Care of Yardlong Bean and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.