Lima Bean

Persian Violet

About Lima Bean and Persian Violet

Lima Bean

Persian Violet

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tender Perennial

Origin

Central America, South America

Eastern Africa

Types

Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled

Number of Varieties

215

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Habitat

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-1111-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Willow-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

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

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to control growth

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

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

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHASEOLUS lunatus

EXACUM affine

Common Name

Butter Bean, Lima Bean

German Violet, Persian Violet

In Hindi

सेम फली

persian violet

In German

Limabohne

persian violet

In French

Haricot de Lima

persian violet

In Spanish

Haba

Violeta persa

In Greek

Γίγαντας

Περσικό Violet

In Portuguese

feijão-Lima

Violeta persa

In Polish

Lima Bean

Persian Violet

In Latin

Lima Bean

hyacinthum Persarum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Gentianales

Family

Fabaceae

Gentianaceae

Genus

Phaseolus

Exacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Phaseoleae

Exaceae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

4025

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Properties of Lima Bean and Persian Violet

Wondering what are the properties of Lima Bean and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Lima Bean and Persian Violet. Lima Bean doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Lima Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Lima Bean has allergic reactions like and Persian Violet has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lima Bean and Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Persian Violet

Season and care of Lima Bean and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Persian Violet season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.

Lima Bean and Persian Violet Physical Information

Lima Bean and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Persian Violet are as follows:

Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Lima Bean and Persian Violet

Care of Lima Bean and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.