Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize every year
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
Gray mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Wooly Thyme
In Hindi
सेम फली
Wooly Thyme
In German
Limabohne
Wooly Thymian
In French
Haricot de Lima
Wooly Thyme
In Spanish
Haba
Lanoso Tomillo
In Greek
Γίγαντας
Wooly Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Wooly tomilho
In Polish
Lima Bean
Wooly Tymianek
In Latin
Lima Bean
Wooly Thyme
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lima Bean and Wooly Thyme
Season and care of Lima Bean and Wooly Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Wooly Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Wooly Thyme season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral.
Lima Bean and Wooly Thyme Physical Information
Lima Bean and Wooly Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Wooly Thyme are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Lima Bean and Wooly Thyme
Care of Lima Bean and Wooly Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Wooly Thyme 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 Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.