Cobra Pole Bean

Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 'Cobra'

Also Known As

French Bean

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

3a-9b

Cobra Pole Bean plant details

Cobra Pole Bean is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cobra Pole Bean

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cobra Pole Bean

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dependable, disease resistant & delicious 'Cobra' is a giver. Generous yields of round-podded, straight & stringless 7" beans are produced in profusion thru Fall with regular harvesting. Charming violet flowers make it a welcome addition to any cottage garden, too!? Climbs to 6-8' & will need a pole or a trellis for support. Snip off tips when it reaches 6' tall for easier picking. Compared to bush types, pole beans produce beans over a much longer period & will keep producing as long as you keep harvesting beans.