Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Africa
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Phlox plant
In German
Hortensie
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Hortensia
planta de Phlox
In Greek
υδραγεία
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
planta Phlox
In Polish
Hortensja
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
plantae Phlox
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Phlox? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Phlox. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Phlox 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 Phlox 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 Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Phlox
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Yardlong Bean and Phlox Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Phlox are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Phlox
Care of Yardlong Bean and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.