Gorgeous peach blossoms top the vigorous 2m (6.5') vines of Sunset runner bean. Worth growing for the eye-catching blooms alone, it is equally rewarding to grow for its prolific harvest of beans that can be used as fresh green snap or dried shell beans that are lavender with black speckles. Enjoy the dried beans all winter in savory soups and stews. The plentiful flowers are also edible and have a fresh and mild bean taste perfect for garnishes and salads.
Details
Botanical Name
Phaseolus coccineus
Common Name
Sunset Runner Bean
Hardiness Zone
Max Height
6.5 feet
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Vine
Foliage Colour
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Peach
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Flower
- Seed
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Canning
- Drying
Fruit Colour
- Green
- Peach
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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