The Scarlet Runner Bean must have been the original inspiration for "Jack and the Magic Beanstalk"! Native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America, these runner beans sprint at higher elevations than common beans at 15-20 feet! This plant makes a beautiful backdrop with over 20 showy scarlet-red flowers with 1-inch blooms per vine. Its one-of-a-kind beans are bright pink when freshly harvested and mature to a majestic purple.
| Plant Name: | Runner Bean, Scarlet Emperor |
| Latin Name: | Phaseolus coccineus |
| Days to Germinate: | 6-10 |
| Days to Harvest: | 70 |
| Germination Rate: | 85% |
| Test Date: | 8/22 |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| USDA Zones: | 3-12 |
| Lifespan: | Annual |