Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
String Bean
Cornus kousa
In German
Bohne
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Haricot vert
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
String Bean
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of String Bean and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of String Bean and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
String Bean and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
String Bean and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of String Bean and Kousa Dogwood
Care of String Bean and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.