Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean, Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
determinate, indeterminate
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Fields, Floodplain, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
5.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Reduce water once established, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Swelling in mouth
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Beans, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PISUM sativum var macrocarpon
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
magnetout
In Hindi
सेम फली
Snow Pea
In French
Haricot de Lima
Snow Pea
In Spanish
Haba
tirabeque, bisalto
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Μπιζέλια
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
ervilhas
In Polish
Lima Bean
groszek cukrowy
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Snow Pea
Season and care of Lima Bean and Snow Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Snow Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Snow Pea season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Snow Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Pea is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Snow Pea Physical Information
Lima Bean and Snow Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Snow Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Snow Pea are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Snow Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Snow Pea leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Lima Bean and Snow Pea
Care of Lima Bean and Snow Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Snow Pea 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 Snow Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.