Persian lime
Citrus latifolia
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 20 feet tall8 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Persian lime (Citrus latifolia) is a fruit tree for borders, containers, and food gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It is evergreen and fragrant, and bees visit its flowers.
Pairs well with Guava, Purple Ruffles basil, and Ancho pepper.