Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
All sorts of environments
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
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
-
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 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
common bean
In German
Limabohne
Gartenbohne
In French
Haricot de Lima
Haricot
In Spanish
Haba
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Feijão
In Polish
Lima Bean
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
Lima Bean
wax bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Wax Bean
Season and care of Lima Bean and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Wax Bean season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Wax Bean Physical Information
Lima Bean and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Wax Bean are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lima Bean and Wax Bean
Care of Lima Bean and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.