Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
12-15
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, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lavender
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
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
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
String Bean
Moonflower
In French
Haricot vert
Monet
In Spanish
String Bean
Monet
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Μονέ
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Monet
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Monet
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Number of Species
115
100
Season and Care of String Bean and Moonflower
Season and care of String Bean and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
String Bean and Moonflower Physical Information
String Bean and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Moonflower are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of String Bean and Moonflower
Care of String Bean and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.