Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Africa
Types
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Willow-shaped
Oblovate
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, 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, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Not so frequently
Average Water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS lunatus
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
सेम फली
Hydrangea
In German
Limabohne
Hortensie
In French
Haricot de Lima
Hortensia
In Spanish
Haba
Hortensia
In Greek
Γίγαντας
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
feijão-Lima
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lima Bean
Hortensja
In Latin
Lima Bean
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lima Bean and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Lima Bean and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Lima Bean and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lima Bean season is and Yardlong Bean season is . The type of soil for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lima Bean and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Lima Bean and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Lima Bean and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Lima Bean and Yardlong Bean
Care of Lima Bean and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth and Yardlong 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.