Citrus x latifolia ~ Persian Lime high-water Croton Petra

Croton Petra

Upright flower spikes densely packed with intensely double purple-blue that bloom in summer

often fuzzy

Lantana camara 'Mutablis' 1

2019 photo

Citrus x latifolia ~ Persian Lime high-water Croton PetraPersian Lime is a well known fruit producing evergreen shrub with sparse thorns and sweet tart fruits that can be harvested starting late winter. The fragrant white flowers bloom in winter. The lemon sized fruits are a cross between key lime and lemons, with thicker peels that ripen to yellow and are nearly seedless. Grows best in full sun and sandy to loamy well drained acidic soils. Cannot tolerate frost. Persian Limes are the most common type sold