Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
United States, California
Types
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
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
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
String bean, Field bean, French bean
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
String Bean
घाटी ओक
In German
Bohne
Tal Eiche
In French
Haricot vert
Oak Valley
In Spanish
String Bean
valle del roble
In Greek
Αμπελοφάσουλο
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Feijão de corda
vale Oak
In Polish
Fasolka szparagowa
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Gloria Bean
Oak vallis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of String Bean and Valley Oak
Season and care of String Bean and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about String Bean and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. String Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for String Bean is Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
String Bean and Valley Oak Physical Information
String Bean and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of String Bean and Valley Oak are as follows:
String Bean flower color: Lavender
String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of String Bean and Valley Oak
Care of String Bean and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. String Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.