Runner Bean 'Sadie's Horse Bean'

Phaseoluscoccineus

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus)
Species
coccineus (kok-SIN-ee-us)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow
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:

Brown City, Michigan

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Brown City, MI (Zone 5a) | July 2004 | positive

It's been a very cool beginning to our summer, and we have had lots of rain, so that may account for how well they are doing in my garden...Read More

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