Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Texas
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
String Bean
Mexican primrose
In German
Bohne
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Haricot vert
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
String Bean
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of String Bean and Mexican primrose
Season and care of String Bean and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
String Bean and Mexican primrose Physical Information
String Bean and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Mexican primrose are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of String Bean and Mexican primrose
Care of String Bean and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose pruning is done 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.