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Vicia, Broad Bean, English Bean, Faba Bean, Fava Bean, Windsor Bean 'Guatemalan Purple'

Viciafaba

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)

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Species

faba (FAH-va)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Dark Purple/Black

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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positive

neutral

negative

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