Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
सेम फली
Overdam घास
In German
Limabohne
Overdam Grass
In French
Haricot de Lima
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Haba
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Lima Bean
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Lima Bean
Overdam Trawa
Genus
Phaseolus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Lima Bean and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Overdam Grass season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Lima Bean and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Lima Bean and Overdam Grass
Care of Lima Bean and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.