Runner Bean 'Armstrong'

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)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Seed Collecting
Scarlet (dark red)
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

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | neutral

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