Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
-
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Giant Reed
In German
Limabohne
Pfahlrohr
In French
Haricot de Lima
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Haba
Arundo donax
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Lima Bean
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Lima Bean
Arundo donax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Giant Reed
Season and care of Lima Bean and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Giant Reed season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Giant Reed Physical Information
Lima Bean and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Giant Reed are as follows:
Care of Lima Bean and Giant Reed
Care of Lima Bean and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.