Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
North America
Central America
Types
Grass
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Feuerbohne
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Ayocote
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Bean
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.