Snap Bean (String, Green or French Bean) 'Red Swan'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Pale Pink
Pink
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Danbury, Connecticut

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Danbury, CT (Zone 6a) | July 2007 | positive

Wow, what a beautiful bean. I must admit, I'd probably grow it just for looks alone. The flowers are pink with a hint of white and a hi...Read More

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

SSE offers this note: "A truly unique development for snap beans. The result of a life-long passion of bean breeding by the late Robert L...Read More

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