Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Forests
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In German
Azalee
Limabohne
In French
azalée
Haricot de Lima
In Portuguese
Azalea
feijão-Lima
In Polish
azalia
Lima Bean
In Latin
Azalea
Lima Bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Lima Bean
Season and care of Azalea and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Azalea and Lima Bean Physical Information
Azalea and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Lima Bean are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Lima Bean
Care of Azalea and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.