Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
सेम फली
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Limabohne
Wirsing
In French
Haricot de Lima
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Haba
col de col rizada
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Lima Bean
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Lima Bean
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Lima Bean and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Savoy Cabbage season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Lima Bean and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Lima Bean and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Lima Bean and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.