Lima Bean 'Frosty'

Phaseoluslunatus

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
lunatus (loo-NAY-tus)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 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
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Pukalani, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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Sunset Valley, TX (Zone 9a) | January 2009 | positive

88 days. This variety is also called Big Frosty. Unusually Big seeds are mottled with shades of mauve, pink, and peach. Beans may also be...Read More

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

A large pole lima.

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