Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Cercis
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Ample Water
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
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
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
सेम फली
Eastern Redbud
In German
Limabohne
OstRedbud
In French
Haricot de Lima
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Haba
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Lima Bean
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Lima Bean
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Eastern Redbud season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud
Care of Lima Bean and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.