Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Central America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
-
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
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, Lavender, Ivory
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Hosta
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
Hosta
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Hosta
Feuerbohne
In French
Hosta
Haricot d'Espagne
In Greek
Hosta
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
Hosta
Feijão-da-espanha
In Latin
strone
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Hosta and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Hosta and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Hosta and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hosta and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Hosta and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.