Lima Bean 'Florida Speckled'

Phaseoluslunatus

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
lunatus (loo-NAY-tus)
Synonym
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
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:

Deland, Florida

Lake City, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

Prospect, Kentucky

Independence, Louisiana

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Jonesville, South Carolina

Rockport, Texas

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) | January 2009 | neutral

My uncle and myself have planted/plants these beans. They hold up well in the hot summer. They do produce a lot of beans; however, with...Read More

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(Zone 9a) | August 2007 | positive

Does well in hot, humid conditions of central Florida. Very tasty. Even if you don't like limas, you might like this one.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

The Florida Speckled Butterbean is a speckled baby lima. Vine growth, pod and bean size are similar to Carolina. Colored limas have a str...Read More

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