Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Central America
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
Sandy areas
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Deer Grass
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
हिरण घास
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Deer Grass
Feuerbohne
In French
cerfs Herbe
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Ayocote
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Bean
In Latin
deer Grass
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Deer Grass and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Deer Grass and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Deer Grass and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Deer Grass and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.