Phaseolus coccineus
Botanical Name
Phaseolus coccineus
Hardiness
Annual
Height
8 to 20 feet
Flowers
Mid summer to frost: red
Fruit
Green pods mature to purple, edible
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Sow directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Albus' - white flowers
'Painted Lady' - salmon, white flower
'Purple-Aztec' - orange-red flower
'Sunset' - salmon flowers
'Painted Lady' - salmon, white flower
'Purple-Aztec' - orange-red flower
'Sunset' - salmon flowers






