Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs less 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
सेम फली
Lemon Thyme
In German
Limabohne
Zitronenthymian
In French
Haricot de Lima
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Haba
citron Thyme
In Greek
Γίγαντας
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Lima Bean
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Lima Bean
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Lima Bean and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Lemon Thyme season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Lima Bean and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Lemon Thyme
Care of Lima Bean and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.