Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States
Central America, South America
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Sandy areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Deer Grass
common bean
In German
Deer Grass
Gartenbohne
In French
cerfs Herbe
Haricot
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Feijão
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
deer Grass
wax bean
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Season and Care of Deer Grass and Wax Bean
Season and care of Deer Grass and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Wax Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Deer Grass and Wax Bean Physical Information
Deer Grass and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Wax Bean are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Wax Bean
Care of Deer Grass and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.