Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Mexican Hat
In German
Hortensie
Mexican Hat
In French
Hortensia
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Hortensia
mexican Hat
In Greek
υδραγεία
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Hortensja
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Hibiscus
Mexicanus Hat
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Mexican Hat 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 Mexican Hat 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 Mexican Hat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat
Care of Yardlong Bean and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.