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Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus
A sun-loving annual vine producing iconic, juicy summer fruits.
- Plant Type
- Vines & Groundcovers
- Width
- 5-10 Ft.
- Height
- 4-8 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 8 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Design image count
- 1
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Citrullus lanatus is a prostrate, annual vine characterized by its scrambling growth habit and branching tendrils that can reach lengths of up to ten meters. Its foliage consists of deeply lobed, hairy leaves that provide a lush backdrop for the iconic, large fruits known as watermelons. Thriving in full sun and well-drained, fertile loams, this heat-loving species is primarily cultivated for its sweet, juicy flesh. Beyond fresh consumption, the rind is often pickled and the seeds used for oil.