Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Central America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in 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
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
सेम फली
globe flower
In German
Limabohne
Trollblumen
In French
Haricot de Lima
globe flower
In Greek
Γίγαντας
globe flower
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Trollius
In Polish
Lima Bean
Pełnik
In Latin
Lima Bean
globe flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Globe Flower
Season and care of Lima Bean and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Globe Flower season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Globe Flower Physical Information
Lima Bean and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Globe Flower are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Lima Bean and Globe Flower
Care of Lima Bean and Globe Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.