Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
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
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
सेम फली
Inkberry
In German
Limabohne
Inkberry
In French
Haricot de Lima
Inkberry
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Inkberry
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Inkberry
In Polish
Lima Bean
inkberry
In Latin
Lima Bean
Inkberry
Order
Fabales
Aquifoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Inkberry
Season and care of Lima Bean and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Inkberry season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Inkberry Physical Information
Lima Bean and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Inkberry are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Inkberry
Care of Lima Bean and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.