Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Argentina
Africa
Types
Perennial
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Ipheion uniflorum
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Spring Starflower, Springstar
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
Spring Starflower
Hydrangea
In German
Frühling Borretsch
Hortensie
In French
Spring Starflower
Hortensia
In Spanish
primavera Flor de estrella
Hortensia
In Greek
άνοιξη starflower
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
primavera Starflower
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wiosna Starflower
Hortensja
In Latin
Spring Starflower
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean? We provide you with everything About Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean. Spring Starflower doesn't have thorns and Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Spring Starflower does not have fragrant flowers. Spring Starflower has allergic reactions like and Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Starflower season is Spring and Yardlong Bean season is Spring. The type of soil for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean
Care of Spring Starflower and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower 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.