Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
-
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Red Grape, Catawba grape
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
15.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Gold, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Asthma, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestion problems, Kidney problems, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
VITIS 'Campbell Early'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Purple Grape
In Hindi
सेम फली
बैंगनी अंगूर के पौधे
In German
Limabohne
Lila Traubenpflanze
In French
Haricot de Lima
usine de raisin pourpre
In Spanish
Haba
plantas de uva morada
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Μωβ εργοστάσιο σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
planta uva roxa
In Polish
Lima Bean
Purpurowy roślin winogron
In Latin
Lima Bean
Uva herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Purple Grape
Season and care of Lima Bean and Purple Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Purple Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Purple Grape season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Purple Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Purple Grape Physical Information
Lima Bean and Purple Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Purple Grape height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Purple Grape are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Purple Grape flower color: Green
- Purple Grape leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Lima Bean and Purple Grape
Care of Lima Bean and Purple Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Purple Grape pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Purple Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.