Wax Bean 'Cherokee Wax'

Phaseolusvulgaris

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Pale Pink
Lavender
Soil pH requirements
Seed Type
Growth Habit
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Days to Maturity
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Fedscreek, Kentucky

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Greenville, New Hampshire

Phoenix, Oregon

Clarksville, Tennessee

Richland, Washington

Bluefield, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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C
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a) | February 2014 | positive

My garden will never be without this variety. We love snap beans and they are a staple of our diet. This variety is easy to grow and a pr...Read More

S
Lake Charles, LA (Zone 9a) | April 2012 | positive

I managed to grow 5 of these guys from seeds and i just transplanted to outdoor garden about a week ago. so far they are geting a good g...Read More

J
Richland, WA (Zone 7a) | August 2003 | positive

The plant grows great here and has beautiful purple blooms. It will be one that I grow every year. The beans taste great! Backyard snacking.......

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