Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Ammonium Nitrate
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
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Limabohne
Heidekraut
In French
Haricot de Lima
bruyère
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
urze
In Polish
Lima Bean
wrzos
In Latin
Lima Bean
Heather
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Heather
Season and care of Lima Bean and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Heather season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Lima Bean and Heather Physical Information
Lima Bean and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Heather are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Heather
Care of Lima Bean and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.