Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
सेम फली
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Limabohne
Große Bartgras
In French
Haricot de Lima
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Haba
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Lima Bean
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Lima Bean
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Genus
Phaseolus
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Lima Bean and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Big Bluestem season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Lima Bean and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Big Bluestem
Care of Lima Bean and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.