Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
सेम फली
Phlox plant
In German
Limabohne
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Haricot de Lima
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Haba
planta de Phlox
In Greek
Γίγαντας
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
planta Phlox
In Polish
Lima Bean
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Lima Bean
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Phlox
Season and care of Lima Bean and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Phlox season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Lima Bean and Phlox Physical Information
Lima Bean and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Phlox are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Phlox
Care of Lima Bean and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Phlox 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 Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.