Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Africa
Types
Heliotropium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
Hydrangea
In German
Heliotrop
Hortensie
In French
héliotrope
Hortensia
In Spanish
heliotropo
Hortensia
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
Hortênsia
In Polish
heliotrop
Hortensja
In Latin
Heliotrope
Hibiscus
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
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Season and Care of Heliotrope and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Heliotrope and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and Yardlong Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliotrope and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Heliotrope and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Heliotrope and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Heliotrope and Yardlong Bean
Care of Heliotrope and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.