Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Vegetable
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
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
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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 Hindi
सेम फली
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Limabohne
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Haricot de Lima
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Haba
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Γίγαντας
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Lima Bean
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Lima Bean
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Phaseolus
  
Arachis
  
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.