Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
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Habitat
Fields, orchards
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Green Beans
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
फलियां
Red Elderberry
In German
Bohnen
Rote Holunder
In French
haricots
Red sureau
In Spanish
Green Beans
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
φασόλια
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
feijões
Red Elderberry
In Polish
fasola
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Green Bean and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Green Bean and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Green Bean and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Bean is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Green Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Green Bean and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Green Bean and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Green Bean height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Green Bean and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Green Bean flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Green Bean leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Green Bean and Red Elderberry
Care of Green Bean and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Green Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.