How to Grow Cramer's Lemon Lime
Celosia argentea cristata
Your complete guide to growing Cramer's Lemon Lime.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Cramer's Lemon Lime
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Cramer's Lemon Lime
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects and provides complementary height and texture
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators and beneficial insects
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, attract pollinators
Repels aphids, tomato hornworms, and other garden pests
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial predatory insects for natural pest control
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many flowering plants and inhibits growth
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby plants
Can release allelopathic chemicals and compete aggressively for nutrients and water
