Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Central America, South America
Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Shenandoah grass
सेम फली
In German
Shenandoah grass
Limabohne
In French
Shenandoah grass
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Shenandoah grass
Haba
In Greek
Shenandoah grass
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Shenandoah grass
Lima Bean
In Latin
Shenandoah grass
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Lima Bean
Season and care of Shenandoah Grass and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Shenandoah Grass and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shenandoah Grass and Lima Bean Physical Information
Shenandoah Grass and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Lima Bean are as follows:
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Lima Bean
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.