Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-9
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Palmate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
सेम फली
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Limabohne
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Haricot de Lima
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Haba
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Γίγαντας
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
mandrake americano
In Polish
Lima Bean
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Lima Bean
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Mayapple
Season and care of Lima Bean and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Mayapple season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Mayapple Physical Information
Lima Bean and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Mayapple are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Mayapple
Care of Lima Bean and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.