Beans: Phaseolus coccineus
Botanical name: Phaseolus coccineus
Common name: scarlet runner bean
also known as (Dutch case-knife bean, scarlet runner, runner bean, Aztec bean, butterfly runner, fire bean, multiflora bean)
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| Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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| Zones: | 8a thru 10b |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
climber, edible |
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description for "Beans: Phaseolus coccineus"
Ornamental beans are a charming addition to the garden. The climbing types are useful as a backdrop or living screen. Provide support such as a trellis, fence or teepee of 3 or 4 bean poles. Phaseolus coccineus is a vining bean grown primarily for its brilliant red flowers which show up nicely against attractive green heart-shaped foliage. The vigorous vines grow quickly and easily on a trellis or fence. The bright blooms, held in clusters on 12 inch stems, are followed by pods that are edible and tasty when young. Keeps the pods picked for continuous blossoms. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Phaseolus coccineus is native to the tropical Americas.
Deciduous
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