Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Bouteloua gracilis
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
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, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
-
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
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
सेम फली
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Limabohne
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Haricot de Lima
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Haba
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Lima Bean
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Lima Bean
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Lima Bean and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Blue Grama Grass season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Lima Bean and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lima Bean and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Lima Bean and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done . In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.