Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
South-Central United States
  
Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
  
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
90.00 cm
  
Minimum Width
12.00 cm
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
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
Aphids
  
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Drought and Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
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
Showy Purposes
  
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
  
CITRUS limon
  
Common Name
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
  
Lemon
  
In Hindi
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
  
नींबू
  
In German
Gelbe wilde Indigo
  
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
  
In French
Jaune Indigo sauvage
  
Citron or Citronnier
  
In Spanish
Amarillo salvaje del añil
  
Limón or Limonero
  
In Greek
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
  
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
  
In Portuguese
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
  
Limão
  
In Polish
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
  
Cytrynowy
  
In Latin
Crocus Coneflower
  
Limon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Baptisia
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Lemon
Season and care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wild Indigo and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring and Lemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Wild Indigo and Lemon Physical Information
Yellow Wild Indigo and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wild Indigo and Lemon are as follows:
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Lemon
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.