Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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
Central America, South America
Types
-
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, 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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
String Bean
In German
Rote Holunder
Bohne
In French
Red sureau
Haricot vert
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
String Bean
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
pubens
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and String Bean
Season and care of Red Elderberry and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and String Bean Physical Information
Red Elderberry and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and String Bean are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Red Elderberry and String Bean
Care of Red Elderberry and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry 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.