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    Velour French Bean

    Scientific Name: Phaseolus vulgaris 'Velour'

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 12"-15"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Velour French Bean plant details

    Velour French Bean is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Velour French Bean

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Velour French Bean

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    French-type purple beans with extra fine flesh and short slender pods. Best fresh--not for freezing or canning.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Velour French Bean plant

    How to Grow Velour French Bean

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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