Lima Bean
Phaseoluslunatus 'Baby Lima White Dixie Butter'

Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species: lunatus (loo-NAY-tus)
Cultivar: Baby Lima White Dixie Butter

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Danger

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Propagation Methods
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Seed Collecting

Category

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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow