Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Cercis
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
String Bean
Eastern Redbud
In German
Bohne
OstRedbud
In French
Haricot vert
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
String Bean
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of String Bean and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of String Bean and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
String Bean and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
String Bean and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of String Bean and Eastern Redbud
Care of String Bean and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.