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Persian Lime

Citrus × latifolia, Rutaceae

Zones
9b–11b
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CalendulaCalendula officinalis
Beneficial Insect HabitatTrap Crop
Broccoli RabeBrassica rapa var. ruvo
Trap CropBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese WisteriaWisteria floribunda

Japanese wisteria's aggressive growth can damage Persian lime trees through strangling and root competition

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Persian Lime grow in?

Persian Lime grows in USDA hardiness zones 9b through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Persian Lime?

Good companions for Persian Lime include Calendula, Broccoli Rabe.

Design guilds with Persian Lime and see companion relationships visually.

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