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Common Bean

Common Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 11b

A warm-season legume grown for its edible pods and seeds. Beans are fast-growing and productive, thriving in full sun with consistent moisture and moderate warmth.

Overview

Form
climbing or bush depending on variety
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–6′ tall × 0.5–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Climber

Vines that climb the layers above on a support.

Native Range

Mesoamerica