Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Desert, Dry areas
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Purple
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
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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, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
String Bean
एमु बुश
In French
Haricot vert
Emu Bush
In Spanish
String Bean
Emu Bush
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Emu Bush
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Myoporeae
Season and Care of String Bean and Emu Bush
Season and care of String Bean and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
String Bean and Emu Bush Physical Information
String Bean and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Emu Bush are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of String Bean and Emu Bush
Care of String Bean and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.