Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
-
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Marigold
In German
Limabohne
Ringelblume
In French
Haricot de Lima
Souci
In Spanish
Haba
Caléndula
In Greek
Γίγαντας
κατιφές
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Malmequer
In Polish
Lima Bean
Nogietek
In Latin
Lima Bean
Caltha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Marigold
Season and care of Lima Bean and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Marigold season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Marigold Physical Information
Lima Bean and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Marigold are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Marigold
Care of Lima Bean and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.