Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Linear
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
सेम फली
Siberian Iris
In German
Limabohne
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Haricot de Lima
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Haba
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Lima Bean
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Lima Bean
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Lima Bean and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Siberian Iris season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Lima Bean and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Siberian Iris
Care of Lima Bean and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.