Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Nannyberry
In Hindi
String Bean
Nannyberry
In German
Bohne
Nannyberry
In French
Haricot vert
alisier
In Spanish
String Bean
Nannyberry
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Nannyberry
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Nannyberry
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of String Bean and Nannyberry
Season and care of String Bean and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
String Bean and Nannyberry Physical Information
String Bean and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Nannyberry are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of String Bean and Nannyberry
Care of String Bean and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.