Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Family: Fabaceae
There are thousands of varieties of edible beans, and most belong to this species. Phaseolus vulgaris has been bred extensively and now has a high level of diversity in the size, shape, coloration, and flavor of the fruit. The plants also vary in size and stature. The most commonly cultivated varieties in home gardens include green bush beans and pole beans.
Tags:
annual, sun, vegetable, vine
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Cultivation: Medium-sized annual vine for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 11. Grows best in full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 2' to 15' (60 cm to 4.6 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 4' (60 cm to 1.2 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through late summer.
Fruiting: Bears fruit from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation: seeds.
Size: Reaches 2' to 15' (60 cm to 4.6 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 4' (60 cm to 1.2 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through late summer.
Fruiting: Bears fruit from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation: seeds.