Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-6
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
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Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
String Bean
Bog Rosemary
In German
Bohne
Rosmarinheide
In French
Haricot vert
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
String Bean
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of String Bean and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of String Bean and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
String Bean and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
String Bean and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of String Bean and Bog Rosemary
Care of String Bean and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.