Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
China
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Long, simple, curved and folded
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
-
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Limabohne
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Haricot de Lima
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Haba
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Lima Bean
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Lima Bean
Hardy Red
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Dwarf Nectarine season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Lima Bean and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Lima Bean and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.