Runner Bean
Phaseoluscoccineus 'Sadie's Horse Bean'

Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species: coccineus (kok-SIN-ee-us)
Cultivar: Sadie's Horse Bean

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Danger

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Propagation Methods
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Seed Collecting
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow

Category

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