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| Identification |
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Genus
Phaseolus
Species
coccineus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
scarlet runner bean
Family
FABACEAE
Specimen number
S11988
Data source
HtZn p153;HumGrdn p56;UnVeg p43;Xeri p280
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 22-23
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 10a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Phaseolus coccineus is a good hummingbird feeder. This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 30� Fahrenheit. Scarlet runner bean needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is ideal for this plant.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The flowers of this plant and the beans are both edible. Phaseolus coccineus is most commonly used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Climbing
Crop spacing
8" - 0"
Row spacing
1' 6"
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Hot
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
120 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Flowers
Beans
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
like snap beans
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is May. Provide 8" spacing when grown in quantity. Separate each row by approximately 1' 6". It requires hot days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 120 days. Propagation of Phaseolus coccineus can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Phaseolus coccineus has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Scarlet runner bean has pea like flowers. Flowers are often found in such colors as scarlet, red or white.
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