Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Not Availble
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
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
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Myrtus communis
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
String Bean
Common myrtle
In French
Haricot vert
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
String Bean
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
murta comum
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Gloria Bean
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of String Bean and Common Myrtle
Season and care of String Bean and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
String Bean and Common Myrtle Physical Information
String Bean and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Common Myrtle are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of String Bean and Common Myrtle
Care of String Bean and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.