Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
String Bean
शतवेधी
In German
Bohne
Zitronengräser
In French
Haricot vert
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
String Bean
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Cymbopogon
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Palczatka
In Latin
Gloria Bean
lemongrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Phaseolus
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of String Bean and Lemongrass
Season and care of String Bean and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
String Bean and Lemongrass Physical Information
String Bean and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Lemongrass are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of String Bean and Lemongrass
Care of String Bean and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.