Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAMIASTRUM galeobdolon
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Yellow Archangel
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
पीला महादूत
मौसम्बी
In German
Yellow Archangel
süße Limone
In French
Archange Jaune
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Arcángel amarillo
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
κίτρινο Αρχάγγελος
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Arcanjo amarelo
doce de limão
In Polish
żółty Archanioła
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Yellow Archangeli
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Yellow Archangel and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Yellow Archangel and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Archangel and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Archangel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Archangel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Yellow Archangel is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Yellow Archangel and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Yellow Archangel and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Archangel height is 15.20 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Archangel and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Yellow Archangel flower color: Light Yellow
Yellow Archangel leaf color: Green and Silver
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Archangel and Sweet Lime
Care of Yellow Archangel and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Archangel pruning is done cut main flower spike and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Yellow Archangel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.