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Posted 01/02/2023 in Annual

Phaseolus coccineus

O snap! This perennial is both ornamental and delicious! Phaseolus coccineus is an annual vine with showy scarlet pea-like flowers that give way to delicious green edible pods. Beans will produce flowers 4-5 weeks after planting and will be ready for harvest in 60- 75 days.

Post Details

Latin Name
Phaseolus coccineus
Common Name
Snap Bean
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
8-12 ft
Spread
3-5 ft
Potential Pests
Mosaic viral disease, bacterial blight, anthracnose, powdery mildew, white mold, beetles, aphids

Plant Story

O snap! This perennial is both ornamental and delicious! Phaseolus coccineus is an annual vine with showy scarlet pea-like flowers that give way to delicious green edible pods. Beans will produce flowers 4-5 weeks after planting and will be ready for harvest in 60- 75 days.

Special Care Instructions

Best in cool summers. Pick when ripe. Plant indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost date.

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