Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Phaseolus vulgaris
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
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Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
common bean
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Gartenbohne
Heidekraut
In French
Haricot
bruyère
In Spanish
Phaseolus vulgaris
brezo
In Greek
Phaseolus vulgaris
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Feijão
urze
In Polish
Fasola zwykła
wrzos
In Latin
wax bean
Heather
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wax Bean and Heather
Season and care of Wax Bean and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Bean and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heather season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Wax Bean and Heather Physical Information
Wax Bean and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Bean and Heather are as follows:
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Wax Bean and Heather
Care of Wax Bean and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.