Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Monarda didyma
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Heart-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
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
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
सेम फली
Oswego चाय
In German
Limabohne
Oswego Tee
In French
Haricot de Lima
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Haba
té Oswego
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Lima Bean
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Lima Bean
Oswega Tea
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Lima Bean and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Oswego Tea season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Lima Bean and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Care of Lima Bean and Oswego Tea
Care of Lima Bean and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Oswego Tea 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 Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.