Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-10
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
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
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
सेम फली
coneflower
In German
Limabohne
Sonnenhut
In French
Haricot de Lima
coneflower
In Spanish
Haba
equinácea
In Greek
Γίγαντας
coneflower
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Coneflower
In Polish
Lima Bean
jeżówka
In Latin
Lima Bean
coneflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Echinacea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Coneflower
Season and care of Lima Bean and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Coneflower season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Coneflower Physical Information
Lima Bean and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Coneflower are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Coneflower
Care of Lima Bean and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Coneflower pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.