Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Red Elderberry
In German
Hortensie
Rote Holunder
In French
Hortensia
Red sureau
In Spanish
Hortensia
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
υδραγεία
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Hortensja
Red Elderberry
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry
Care of Yardlong Bean and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.