Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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 N-P-K
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
String Bean
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Bohne
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Haricot vert
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
String Bean
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
Gloria Bean
Order
Aquifoliales
Fabales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and String Bean
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and String Bean Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and String Bean are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and String Bean
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly 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.