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Lemonbalm
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Herbs
Trees

Origin

Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Melissa officinalis
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire

Number of Varieties

5136
0 40000
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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
8-1

Sunset Zone

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, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm25.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

45.70 cm12.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink
Purple, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green
Chartreuse, Gold

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium
Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Potassium
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees
Butterflies

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
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Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
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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 Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELISSA officinalis
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'

Common Name

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox

In Hindi

नींबू बाम
Goldmine Phlox

In German

Lemonbalm
Goldgrube Phlox

In French

mélisse
Phlox Goldmine

In Spanish

Lemonbalm
Phlox Goldmine

In Greek

Lemonbalm
Goldmine Phlox

In Portuguese

Lemonbalm
Phlox Goldmine

In Polish

Lemonbalm
Goldmine Phlox

In Latin

CITRAGO
.org Phlox

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales
Solanales

Family

Lamiaceae
Polemoniaceae

Genus

Melissa
Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
Phlocideae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae
Polemonioideae

Number of Species

467
1 27800
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Difference Between Lemonbalm and Goldmine Phlox

If you are confused whether Lemonbalm or Goldmine Phlox are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Lemonbalm and Goldmine Phlox Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Lemonbalm are Nitrogen and Potassium, whereas for Goldmine Phlox fertilizers required are General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Lemonbalm and Goldmine Phlox if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Lemonbalm and Goldmine Phlox

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Lemonbalm and Goldmine Phlox. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Lemonbalm and Goldmine Phlox as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Lemonbalm is Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia and Sedative whereas of Goldmine Phlox is . Lemonbalm has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin and Skin Problems while Goldmine Phlox has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin and Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Lemonbalm vs Goldmine Phlox

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Lemonbalm vs Goldmine Phlox and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Lemonbalm are Avoid during Pregnancy and Skin irritation whereas of Goldmine Phlox have Pollen respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Lemonbalm has no showy fruits and Goldmine Phlox has no showy fruits. Also Lemonbalm is not flowering and Goldmine Phlox is not flowering . You can compare Lemonbalm and Goldmine Phlox facts and facts of other plants too.