Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Central America
Australia, South America
Types
Phaseolus coccineus
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Requires regular watering, 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
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Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Elderberry
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
Elderberry
In German
Feuerbohne
Holunderbeere
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
Sureau
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Bean
Bez czarny
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Elderberry
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Elderberry
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Elderberry Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Elderberry are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Elderberry
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.