Lima Bean

Hosta

About Lima Bean and Hosta

Lima Bean

Hosta

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Perennial

Origin

Central America, South America

Asia

Types

Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

270

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Habitat

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-113-8

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Lavender, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Willow-shaped

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Not so frequently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Alternate Days

Moderate

In Winter

Drought Tolerant

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHASEOLUS lunatus

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

Common Name

Butter Bean, Lima Bean

Hosta

In Hindi

सेम फली

Hosta

In German

Limabohne

Hosta

In French

Haricot de Lima

Hosta

In Spanish

Haba

Hosta

In Greek

Γίγαντας

Hosta

In Portuguese

feijão-Lima

Hosta

In Polish

Lima Bean

Hosta

In Latin

Lima Bean

strone

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Asparagales

Family

Fabaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Phaseolus

Hosta

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Phaseoleae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Agavoideae

Number of Species

4070

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Properties of Lima Bean and Hosta

Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Hosta? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Hosta. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Hosta doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like and Hosta has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lima Bean and Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Hosta

Season and care of Lima Bean and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Hosta season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lima Bean and Hosta Physical Information

Lima Bean and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Hosta are as follows:

Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green

Care of Lima Bean and Hosta

Care of Lima Bean and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.