Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Alyogyne huegelii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
String Bean
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Bohne
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Haricot vert
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
String Bean
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of String Bean and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of String Bean and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
String Bean and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
String Bean and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of String Bean and Blue Hibiscus
Care of String Bean and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.