Lima Bean 'Persian Lima'

Phaseoluslunatus

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
lunatus (loo-NAY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Other Details
Propagation Methods
N/A
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Leland, Mississippi

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Leland, MS | September 2010 | positive

I have grown this bean for the past 4 years and it has performed exceptionally well every year. It has excellent heat tolerance as the Pe...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

This lima has colorful, small, bright red speckled beans with black markings; brought from the Far East several years ago.

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