Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Central America, South America
Types
-
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Crimson
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
Oblong
Willow-shaped
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
सेम फली
In German
Kracher penstemon
Limabohne
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Haba
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
feijão-Lima
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Lima Bean
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Lima Bean
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Lima Bean
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Lima Bean season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Lima Bean Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Lima Bean are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Lima Bean
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.