Citrullus lanatus
Watermelon
Family: Cucurbitaceae Gourd
| Type | Annual, vine |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Height | 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm |
| Spread | 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Green, white, yellow |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Prostrate, spreading or horizontal |