Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Hosta
In German
Hortensie
Hosta
In French
Hortensia
Hosta
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hosta
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hosta
In Polish
Hortensja
Hosta
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Hosta
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Hosta? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Hosta. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Hosta 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 Hosta 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 Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Hosta
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yardlong Bean and Hosta Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Hosta are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Hosta
Care of Yardlong Bean and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta pruning is done 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.