Common names:
Common Bean
Wax Bean

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7b
Uses:Will Naturalize
Edible Parts:Leaves
Dynamic Accumulator:Mg (Magnesium)
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Will not come true from seed
Pollinators:Cleistogamous
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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