Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
A1, 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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
शतावर
In German
Feuerbohne
Gemüsespargel
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
Asperge
In Spanish
Ayocote
Asparagus
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
Asparagus
In Polish
Bean
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Asparagus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Asparagus
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Asparagus Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Asparagus are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Asparagus
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.