Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
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
Nitrogen, Potassium
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
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
सेम फली
नींबू बाम
In German
Limabohne
Lemonbalm
In French
Haricot de Lima
mélisse
In Spanish
Haba
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Lima Bean
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Lima Bean
CITRAGO
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 Lemonbalm
Season and care of Lima Bean and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Lemonbalm season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Lima Bean and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lima Bean and Lemonbalm
Care of Lima Bean and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.