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Nandina domestica 'Lemon Lime'

Lemon Lime Nandina

Plant photo of: Nandina domestica 'Lemon Lime'
Information by: Sunset Western Garden Collection        Photographer: Sunset Western Garden Col

 

Description

Lemon Lime has chartreuse new foliage that fades to a nice green, and will not turn red, even over the winter. It grows to about 3 ft in height and width. It has all the usual hardy features of the Nandina group. This is a tough plant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Seascape, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.