Most bean plants are relegated to rows or patches in the vegetable garden. Although they are tasty and healthful, when it comes to looks, well, they didn’t win that lottery. However, the scarlet ...

Scarlet runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) is grown as an annual in our Zone 5 location. This vigorous climber can be grown for its flowers, tender green pods or dried beans that resemble colorful ...

Runner beans originated in Central America. With the scientific name Phaseolus coccineus, runner beans are members of the same species group as other common beans such as the green bean, black bean, ...