Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
-
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
सेम फली
रजत बाबा
In German
Limabohne
Silver Sage
In French
Haricot de Lima
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Haba
silver Sage
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
silver Sage
In Polish
Lima Bean
silver Sage
In Latin
Lima Bean
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Silver Sage
Season and care of Lima Bean and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Silver Sage season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Silver Sage Physical Information
Lima Bean and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Silver Sage are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Lima Bean and Silver Sage
Care of Lima Bean and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.