Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Central United States, Canada
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Blue Ash
In Hindi
सेम फली
Blue Ash plant
In German
Limabohne
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Haricot de Lima
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Haba
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Γίγαντας
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Lima Bean
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Lima Bean
Blue 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 Blue Ash
Season and care of Lima Bean and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Blue Ash season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Blue Ash Physical Information
Lima Bean and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Blue Ash are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Blue Ash
Care of Lima Bean and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.