Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Central America
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
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, 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
Oval/Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Tomatillos
Feuerbohne
In French
Tomatilles
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Ayocote
In Greek
Tomatillos
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Feijão-da-espanha
In Polish
Tomatillos
Bean
In Latin
Tomatillos
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Physaleae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Tomatillo and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Tomatillo and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Tomatillo and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tomatillo and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Tomatillo and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Scarlet Runner Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.