Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
सेम फली
Black Ash plant
In German
Limabohne
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Haricot de Lima
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Haba
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Γίγαντας
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Lima Bean
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Lima Bean
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Black Ash
Season and care of Lima Bean and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Black Ash season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Black Ash Physical Information
Lima Bean and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Black Ash are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Black Ash
Care of Lima Bean and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.