Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia
Types
Not available
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Loosetrife
Lemon
In Hindi
Loosetrife
नींबू
In German
Loosetrife
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
salicaire
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
loosetrife
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
loosetrife
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Limão
In Polish
loosetrife
Cytrynowy
In Latin
loosetrife
Limon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Lythraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loosestrife and Lemon
Season and care of Loosestrife and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Loosestrife and Lemon Physical Information
Loosestrife and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Loosestrife and Lemon are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Loosestrife and Lemon
Care of Loosestrife and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.