Scarlet Runner
Phaseolus coccineus
- Native to:
- Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua
Mickaël Schauli (www.wikidata.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Phaseolus
- Species:
- Phaseolus coccineus
- USDA Symbol:
- PHCO6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- red, white, pink
Host Plant for Caterpillars
stalk borer moth (Papaipema nebris)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Hummingbirds: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna), Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) Butterflies:Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to mountainous regions with fertile soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Direct sow after last frost when soil is warm (65-70°F). Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.