Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
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
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
String Bean
सेम फली
In German
Bohne
Limabohne
In French
Haricot vert
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
String Bean
Haba
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Lima Bean
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of String Bean and Lima Bean
Season and care of String Bean and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
String Bean and Lima Bean Physical Information
String Bean and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of String Bean and Lima Bean are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of String Bean and Lima Bean
Care of String Bean and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer String Bean 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.