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Phaseolus vulgaris

Family Leguminosae-Papilionoideae
Plant Type annual
Zone
Care Level
Height 0.3 - 3 m (1 - 10 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Phaseolus vulgaris (bush bean) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms. This annual has medium green and dark fuchsia foliage that is matte and coarse textured. The fruit produced by Phaseolus vulgaris (bush bean) is showy and multi-coloured.
Typical Uses Culinary and vegetable garden.
Cautions The growth rate of Phaseolus vulgaris (bush bean) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.