Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
North America
Central America, South America
Types
-
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
सेम फली
In German
fall phlox
Limabohne
In French
Fall Phlox
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
Haba
In Greek
Fall Phlox
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Fall Phlox
Lima Bean
In Latin
Phlox cadent
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Lima Bean
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fall Phlox and Lima Bean Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Lima Bean are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Lima Bean
Care of Fall Phlox and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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.