Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Phaseolus coccineus
-
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Feuerbohne
Kracher penstemon
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Ayocote
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Bean
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.