Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Asia
Types
Not Available
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
water on alternate days
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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 Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia 'Car Purr09'
CITRUS limon
Common Name
CaritaPurple 09 Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Lemon
In Hindi
Summer Snapdragon
नींबू
In German
Summer Snapdragon
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Summer Snapdragon
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Summer Snapdragon
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Summer Snapdragon
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Summer Snapdragon
Limão
In Polish
Summer Snapdragon
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Summer Snapdragon
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Summer Snapdragon and Lemon
Season and care of Summer Snapdragon and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Snapdragon and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Snapdragon and Lemon Physical Information
Summer Snapdragon and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Snapdragon height is 40.60 cm and width 35.50 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Snapdragon and Lemon are as follows:
Summer Snapdragon flower color: Purple
Summer Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Lemon
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Snapdragon pruning is done Remove dead leaves 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 Summer Snapdragon 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.