Scarlet Runner Bean

Phaseolus coccineus, Fabaceae

Zones

4a–11b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

LowModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Common VetchVicia sativa

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Common SageSalvia officinalis

Pest Deterrent

Lemon ThymeThymus x citriodorus

Pest Deterrent

HopsHumulus lupulus

Physical SupportPest Deterrent

Italian OreganoOriganum x majoricum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Greek OreganoOriganum vulgare subsp. hirtum

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Roman ChamomileChamaemelum nobile

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

BorageBorago officinalis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

GinkgoGinkgo biloba

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

English PeaPisum sativum

Scarlet runner bean's vigorous climbing growth can overwhelm and shade out pea plants

Austrian Winter PeaPisum sativum var. arvense

Scarlet runner bean's vigorous climbing growth can overwhelm Austrian winter peas

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFood

Edible Parts

SeedsFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Scarlet Runner Bean grow in?

Scarlet Runner Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 11b.

Is Scarlet Runner Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Scarlet Runner Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Scarlet Runner Bean?

Good companions for Scarlet Runner Bean include Common Vetch, Common Sage, Lemon Thyme, Hops, Italian Oregano.

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