Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Eastern Asia, Southern Asia
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Types
Vicia faba
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
5.60 cm
45.70 cm
Flower Color
White, Purple
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water less during winter
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
VICIA faba
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Fava Bean, Bell Bean, English Bean, Pigeon Bean, Horse Bean
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
faba बीन
Hydrangea
In German
Ackerbohne
Hortensie
In French
féverole
Hortensia
In Spanish
haba
Hortensia
In Greek
faba φασόλι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
faba feijão
Hortênsia
In Polish
bobik
Hortensja
In Latin
faba Bean
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Faba Bean and Bugleweed
Season and care of Faba Bean and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Faba Bean and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Faba Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Faba Bean is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Faba Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Faba Bean and Bugleweed Physical Information
Faba Bean and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Faba Bean height is 120.00 cm and width 5.60 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Faba Bean and Bugleweed are as follows:
Faba Bean flower color: White and Purple
Faba Bean leaf color: Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Faba Bean and Bugleweed
Care of Faba Bean and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Faba Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Faba Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.