Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Asia
Types
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Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
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 and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Lemon
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
नींबू
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Ragged Robin
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
ragged Robin
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Limão
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Robin ragged
Limon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Lemon
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Lemon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Lemon Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Lemon are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Lemon
Care of Ragged Robin and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads 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 Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.