Painted Lady Runner Bean

Scientific Name: Phaseolus coccineus 'Painted Lady'

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 1'-8'

planting zones

1-12

Painted Lady Runner Bean plant details

Painted Lady Runner Bean is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In summer red and white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Painted Lady Runner Bean

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in summer
Uses: edible, heirloom, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Painted Lady Runner Bean

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Painted Lady' is an old-fashioned variety name that refers to the coloring of the flowers, with bright coral upper petals, called standards, and blush white lower petals, the falls. The flowers are especially nice as an edible garnish, with a sweet "beany" flavor. The pods should be picked young.