Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Central America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
False Indigo
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
falsches Indigo
Feuerbohne
In French
faux Indigo
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Ayocote
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Bean
In Latin
falsum indicum
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Indigo and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of False Indigo and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
False Indigo and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
False Indigo and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of False Indigo and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done 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 False Indigo 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.