Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Not so frequently
Moderate
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
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
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
सेम फली
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Limabohne
Bartn
In French
Haricot de Lima
sweet william
In Spanish
Haba
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Γίγαντας
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
william doce
In Polish
Lima Bean
słodki William
In Latin
Lima Bean
amaranthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Sweet William
Season and care of Lima Bean and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Sweet William season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Lima Bean and Sweet William Physical Information
Lima Bean and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Sweet William are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Lima Bean and Sweet William
Care of Lima Bean and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.