Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply N-P-K
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, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
SALIX alba
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
White Willow
In Hindi
सेम फली
White Willow
In German
Limabohne
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Haricot de Lima
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Haba
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Lima Bean
wierzba biała
In Latin
Lima Bean
Populus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lima Bean and White Willow
Season and care of Lima Bean and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and White Willow season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and White Willow Physical Information
Lima Bean and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and White Willow are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and White Willow
Care of Lima Bean and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.