Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Herbs
  
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region
  
Dry areas, Open scrub
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Rich
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
  
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Rich
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Birds
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
  
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
  
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
  
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
  
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
  
In German
süße Limone
  
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
  
In French
Citrus limetta
  
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
  
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
Toscana azul Romero
  
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
  
In Portuguese
doce de limão
  
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
  
In Polish
słodkie limonki
  
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
  
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
  
Tusci Rosemary blue
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Rosmarinus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Citreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Citroideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Tuscan Blue Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Tuscan Blue Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Tuscan Blue Rosemary are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
- Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Care of Sweet Lime and Tuscan Blue Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Tuscan Blue Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.