Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, 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, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Hortensie
Heidekraut
In French
Hortensia
bruyère
In Spanish
Hortensia
brezo
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
urze
In Polish
Hortensja
wrzos
In Latin
Hibiscus
Heather
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Heather
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Heather? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Heather. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Heather doesn't have thorns. Also Yardlong Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Heather has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yardlong Bean and Heather and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Heather
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Yardlong Bean and Heather Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Heather are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Heather
Care of Yardlong Bean and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.