Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Long linear and narrow
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Not so frequently
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Alternate Days
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
सेम फली
बौना कैटेल
In German
Limabohne
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Haricot de Lima
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Haba
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Lima Bean
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Lima Bean
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Dwarf Cattail season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Lima Bean and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.