Lima Bean

Phaseolus lunatus, Fabaceae

Zones

5a–11b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Common ThymeThymus vulgaris

Pest Deterrent

Lead PlantAmorpha canescens

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Alsike CloverTrifolium hybridum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Italian OreganoOriganum x majoricum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hairy VetchVicia villosa

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

SilverberryElaeagnus commutata

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

OreganoOriganum vulgare

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

TansyTanacetum vulgare

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Common VetchVicia sativa

Common vetch and lima beans compete for similar soil nutrients and can interfere with each other's nodulation

Fava BeanVicia faba

Fava beans and lima beans have different nitrogen fixation requirements and can interfere with each other's bacterial associations

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Lima Bean grow in?

Lima Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 5a through 11b.

Is Lima Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Lima Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Lima Bean?

Good companions for Lima Bean include Common Thyme, Lead Plant, Alsike Clover, Italian Oregano, Hairy Vetch.

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