Lima Bean, Butter Bean 'Loudermilk'

Phaseoluslunatus var. lunonanus

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Hopkins Park, Illinois

Kankakee, Illinois

Momence, Illinois

PEMBROKE TWP, Illinois

Highlands, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Momence, IL | May 2010 | positive

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