Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Primula elatior
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oblong
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Primula elatior
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Limabohne
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Haricot de Lima
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Haba
Primula elatior
In Greek
Γίγαντας
δακράκι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Oxlip
In Polish
Lima Bean
Oxlip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Oxlip
Season and care of Lima Bean and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Oxlip season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Oxlip Physical Information
Lima Bean and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Oxlip are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Oxlip
Care of Lima Bean and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.