Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
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, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
AGERATUM houstonianum
Common Name
Green Beans
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
फलियां
Blue Mink
Plant
In German
Bohnen
Blue Mink
Pflanze
In French
haricots
Bleu Mink
Plante
In Spanish
Green Beans
azul Mink
Planta
In Greek
φασόλια
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
In Portuguese
feijões
azul Mink
Plantar
In Polish
fasola
niebieski Mink
Roślina
In Latin
fabam
blue Mink
planta
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Spring Beans and Blue Mink
Season and care of Spring Beans and Blue Mink is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Beans and Blue Mink Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand and for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spring Beans and Blue Mink Physical Information
Spring Beans and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Beans and Blue Mink are as follows:
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Care of Spring Beans and Blue Mink
Care of Spring Beans and Blue Mink include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Beans pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.