Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, South America
Types
Annual
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
African Marigold
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
String Bean
In German
Studentenblume
Bohne
In French
Marigold africaine
Haricot vert
In Spanish
caléndula africana
String Bean
In Greek
Αφρικής κατιφές
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
marigold africano
Feijão de corda
In Polish
afrykański nagietka
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Gloria Bean
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tageteae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of African Marigold and String Bean
Season and care of African Marigold and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about African Marigold and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Marigold season is Summer and Fall and String Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Marigold is Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Marigold and String Bean Physical Information
African Marigold and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of African Marigold and String Bean are as follows:
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of African Marigold and String Bean
Care of African Marigold and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly and String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.