Scarlet Runner Bean

Climbing beans often grown as ornamentals for their brilliant scarlet blossoms that aA very refined haricot vertA very refined haricot vert for home gardeners for home gardenersttract hummingbirds. Need trellises, fences or poles; will grow to 10–12'. Can be eaten either as snap or shell beans. Gorgeous purple and black mottled seeds may be the most exquisite in our catalog. “There is nothing like the face of amazed surprise when a child opens the pods from these plants,” reports Anne Elder. Heirloom variety grown as early as 1750 by colonists and in 1791 by Thomas Jefferson. ~20 seeds/oz. Last year’s widespread shortage caught us by surprise; this year both you and the hummers should be happy. Especially attractive to pollinators.