Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Green Beans
In German
Limabohne
Bohnen
In French
Haricot de Lima
haricots
In Spanish
Haba
Green Beans
In Greek
Γίγαντας
φασόλια
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
feijões
In Polish
Lima Bean
fasola
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Spring Beans
Season and care of Lima Bean and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is Not Available and Spring Beans season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Spring Beans Physical Information
Lima Bean and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Spring Beans are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Spring Beans
Care of Lima Bean and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
