Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Central America, South America
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Irish Moss
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
सेम फली
In German
Irish Moss
Limabohne
In French
Irish Moss
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Haba
In Greek
Irish Moss
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
feijão-Lima
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Lima Bean
In Latin
Irish Moss
Lima Bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Minuartia
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Lima Bean
Season and care of Irish Moss and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Irish Moss and Lima Bean Physical Information
Irish Moss and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Lima Bean are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Irish Moss and Lima Bean
Care of Irish Moss and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Irish Moss 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.