Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
-
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Spearmint
In Hindi
सेम फली
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Limabohne
Grüne Minze
In French
Haricot de Lima
menthe verte
In Spanish
Haba
menta verde
In Greek
Γίγαντας
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
hortelã
In Polish
Lima Bean
mięta
In Latin
Lima Bean
Coriander
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Mentheae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Spearmint
Season and care of Lima Bean and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Spearmint season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Spearmint Physical Information
Lima Bean and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Spearmint are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Spearmint
Care of Lima Bean and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.