Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Central America, South America
Types
-
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
-
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
सेम फली
In German
Große Bartgras
Limabohne
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Haba
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Lima Bean
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Lima Bean
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Lima Bean Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Lima Bean are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Lima Bean
Care of Big Bluestem and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Big Bluestem 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.