Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Middle Africa
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Perennial Grass
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Asthma, breathing problems
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Green Beans
Elephant Grass
In German
Bohnen
Elefantengras
In French
haricots
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Green Beans
pasto elefante
In Greek
φασόλια
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
feijões
capim-elefante
In Polish
fasola
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
fabam
elephanti herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Pennisetum
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Haricots Verts and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Haricots Verts and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Haricots Verts and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Haricots Verts season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Haricots Verts is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Haricots Verts is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Haricots Verts and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Haricots Verts and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Haricots Verts height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Haricots Verts and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Haricots Verts flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Haricots Verts leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Haricots Verts and Elephant Grass
Care of Haricots Verts and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Haricots Verts pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Haricots Verts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.