Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Pink, Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Garden Phlox
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
String Bean
In French
Phlox
Haricot vert
In Spanish
Phlox
String Bean
In Greek
Phlox
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Phlox
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Phlox
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Phlox
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and String Bean
Season and care of Garden Phlox and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and String Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and String Bean Physical Information
Garden Phlox and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and String Bean are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Garden Phlox and String Bean
Care of Garden Phlox and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Phlox 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.