Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
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Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
10.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
सेम फली
Ribbon Grass
In German
Limabohne
rohrglanzgras
In French
Haricot de Lima
roseau
In Spanish
Haba
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
Γίγαντας
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Lima Bean
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Lima Bean
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Lima Bean and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Ribbon Grass season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Lima Bean and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Lima Bean and Ribbon Grass
Care of Lima Bean and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.