Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Cusick's camas, large camas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
meadows, moist forests, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Leucoderma, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
Persian Lime
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In Hindi
Persian lime
ह्यचीन्थ
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Hyazinthe
In French
Citrus × latifolia
jacinthe
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
jacinto
In Greek
Persian lime
υάκινθος
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
jacinto
In Polish
Persian lime
hiacynt
In Latin
Persian lime
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Wild Hyacinth
Season and care of Persian Lime and Wild Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Wild Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Lime and Wild Hyacinth Physical Information
Persian Lime and Wild Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Wild Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Wild Hyacinth are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Wild Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Lime and Wild Hyacinth
Care of Persian Lime and Wild Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Hyacinth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.