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Phaseolus coccineus 'Dwarf Scarlet Bees'

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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Phaseolus (FAZ-ee-oh-lus) (Info)
Species: coccineus (kok-SIN-ee-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Dwarf Scarlet Bees
Additional cultivar information: (aka Hammond Scarlet Bush)

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Category:
Annuals
Vegetables

Height:
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Spacing:
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Seed Type:
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Growth Habit:
Bush

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Days to Maturity:
41 to 50 days
51 to 60 days
61 to 70 days

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
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Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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2 positives
1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	straea	On May 20, 2009, straea from Somerville, MA (Zone 6b) wrote: In my very windy garden, 'Dwarf Scarlet Bees' (which I originally purchased labelled 'Dwarf Bees') has more of a vining habit than it seems to have for most people, reaching about 5 feet in an average year and benefiting from being staked. It is a simply lovely plant, so beautiful that it could easily be planted in a flower bed instead of a bean patch. Bees love it!
Neutral	Joan	On Apr 5, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote: Editor's Note Some resources list Phaseolus coccineus seed as poisonous if a significant amount of raw mature seed is ingested. The seeds contain a toxin that prevents against insect predation. Immature seedpods, raw or cooked, are used as a vegetable in many areas of the world, and the immature seed is sometimes used like shelled bean. The protein-rich mature seeds can be dried and stored for future use. They need to be thoroughly cooked before being eaten in order to destroy a toxic principle. We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the 'seed is poisonous' notation in the details above is to warn people to look further for more information before eating.
Positive	PauleysGarden	On Apr 7, 2008, PauleysGarden from Paris, IL wrote: This is an absolutely beautiful edible ornamental. I've used them amongst flower beds before. They are good to eat as snap beans or as dried beans from my experience. Unfortunately, I've not been able to find the seeds for 3 years now.