Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
ditches, Lake margins
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
7.10 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
brewing beer
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Columbus Hops
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
साधारण राज़क
सेम फली
In German
Echter Hopfen
Limabohne
In French
Houblon
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Humulus lupulus
Haba
In Greek
Columbus Hops
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Lúpulo
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Chmiel zwyczajny
Lima Bean
In Latin
Columbus Hops
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Columbus Hops and Lima Bean
Season and care of Columbus Hops and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Columbus Hops and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Columbus Hops and Lima Bean Physical Information
Columbus Hops and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width 7.10 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Columbus Hops and Lima Bean are as follows:
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Columbus Hops and Lima Bean
Care of Columbus Hops and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Columbus Hops 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.