Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Small oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
AMMI majus
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
सेम फली
बिशप निराना
In German
Limabohne
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Haricot de Lima
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Greek
Γίγαντας
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Lima Bean
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Lima Bean
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Lima Bean and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Bishop's Weed season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Lima Bean and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lima Bean and Bishop's Weed
Care of Lima Bean and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.