Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
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
Orbicular
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Water soluble fertilizers
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
-
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
सेम फली
Tree Mallow
In German
Limabohne
Baum Mallow
In French
Haricot de Lima
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Haba
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Γίγαντας
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Mallow
In Polish
Lima Bean
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Lima Bean
ligno malvae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Lima Bean and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Tree Mallow season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Lima Bean and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Tree Mallow
Care of Lima Bean and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.