Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Rodents
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
Persian lime
In German
Northern Seehafer
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Persian lime
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Persian Lime
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Persian Lime Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Persian Lime are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Persian Lime
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.