Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
sweetshrub
Feuerbohne
In French
sweetshrub
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Ayocote
In Greek
sweetshrub
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
sweetshrub
Bean
In Latin
sweetshrub
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Sweetshrub and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub 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.