| Botanical name | Phaseolus coccineus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October This plant has scarlet flowers in Spring. The flowers are known to attract hummingbirds. |
| Common name(s) | Runner bean |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has compound foliage with broad oval to heart-shaped leaflets. |
| Fruit | This plant bears green seed pods which are edible whole before they become fibrous, and the seeds can be used fresh or as dried beans. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Moist , Enriched |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: yes Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant runner beans ( Phaseolus coccineus) with mealies, popcorn and the African marigold, which fights aphids, scale, mildew and even whitefly. Moreover, beans fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting neighboring plants. |
| Interesting info | Most beans are high in vitamins A and C and contain iron, fibre, folate, niacin, riboflavin, potassium, thiamine, calcium and phosphorus. Beans are one of the best health foods. |
Phaseolus coccineus (Runner bean)
- Botanical name: Phaseolus coccineus
- Common name(s): Runner bean
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
This plant has compound foliage with broad oval to heart-shaped leaflets and scarlet flowers appear in Spring. The flowers are known to attract hummingbirds. It bears green seed pods which is edible whole before they become fibrous, and the seeds can be used fresh or as dried beans.
Family: Fabaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: fa-SEE-o-lus kok-KIN-ee-us
Phaseolus coccineus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
This plant has scarlet flowers in Spring. The flowers are known to attract hummingbirds.
This plant has compound foliage with broad oval to heart-shaped leaflets.
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