Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
-
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
String Bean
Red Elderberry
In German
Bohne
Rote Holunder
In French
Haricot vert
Red sureau
In Spanish
String Bean
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Gloria Bean
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of String Bean and Red Elderberry
Season and care of String Bean and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
String Bean and Red Elderberry Physical Information
String Bean and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Red Elderberry are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of String Bean and Red Elderberry
Care of String Bean and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.