Difference between revisions of "Painted Lady"
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Revision as of 08:52, 24 July 2013
| Painted Lady | |
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| Growth Habit | pole |
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| Flower Color | red and white bicolor |
| Pod Color | green |
| Seed Color | light brown and dark brown |
| Seed Pattern | splash |
Name and History
Fairly common commercially. Grown in England since 1596. Name a reference to rouge and white powder makeup. Might also be known as York and Lancaster.
USDA Accession: Painted Lady (PI 550439)
USDA Accession: Sutton's Painted Lady (PI 53507)
Uses
Description
Growth: Productive vines 6-12 feet tall. 65-130 days to maturity.
Flowers: Bright red upper petal and white lower petals.
Pods: Solid green, 6-12 inches long. 4-8 seeds per pod.
Seeds: Large and glossy. Light brown with a dark brown splash. Colors lighter when fresh.
