Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–72" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
IL, MD, NY, PA
Pollinators
bees
Common bean is an annual vegetable crop that grows as a climbing vine or bush, producing edible pods and seeds. It requires support structures like trellises or poles and grows quickly in warm weather with regular watering.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bean takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Vegetable crop appearance inappropriate for ornamental landscaping
- Requires utilitarian support structures like stakes or trellises
- Dies back completely after harvest creating bare spots
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and other pollinators during the summer blooming period. As a legume, it also helps improve soil nitrogen levels.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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