Type
Vegetable
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Central America, South America
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, 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
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
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
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
String Bean
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Bohne
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Haricot vert
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
String Bean
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of String Bean and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of String Bean and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
String Bean and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
String Bean and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of String Bean and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of String Bean and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso 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 Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.