Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
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
Requires a lot of watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Green Beans
Giant Reed
In German
Bohnen
Pfahlrohr
In French
haricots
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Green Beans
Arundo donax
In Greek
φασόλια
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
feijões
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
fasola
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
fabam
Arundo donax
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Commelinids
Season and Care of Spring Beans and Giant Reed
Season and care of Spring Beans and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Beans and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spring Beans and Giant Reed Physical Information
Spring Beans and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Spring Beans and Giant Reed are as follows:
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color:
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Spring Beans and Giant Reed
Care of Spring Beans and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Beans pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.