Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Malva sylvestris
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Willow-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Common Mallow
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
malva neglecta
सेम फली
In German
malva neglecta
Limabohne
In French
malva neglecta
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Haba
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Lima Bean
In Latin
neglecta malva
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Lima Bean
Season and care of Common Mallow and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Lima Bean season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Lima Bean Physical Information
Common Mallow and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Lima Bean are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Lima Bean
Care of Common Mallow and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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.