Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Central America
Types
-
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Minimum Width
30.00 cm
10.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Feuerbohne
In French
mandrake américain
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Ayocote
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Bean
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mayapple and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Mayapple and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Mayapple and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Mayapple and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mayapple and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Mayapple and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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.