Origin
Central America, South America
South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season, 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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Peanut
In German
Limabohne
Erdnuss
In French
Haricot de Lima
Cacahuète
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Amendoim
In Polish
Lima Bean
Arachid
In Latin
Lima Bean
Peanut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Peanut
Season and care of Lima Bean and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Peanut season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Lima Bean and Peanut Physical Information
Lima Bean and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Peanut are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Lima Bean and Peanut
Care of Lima Bean and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.