Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Central America
Europe
Types
Phaseolus coccineus
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Habitat
Fields, orchards
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes
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
LACTUCA serriola
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
Prickly Lettuce
In German
Feuerbohne
Feigensalat
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
laitue scariole
In Spanish
Ayocote
lechuga espinosa
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
alface espinhosa
In Polish
Bean
Kolczasta Sałata
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Opuntia Lactuca
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Cichorieae