Painted Lady
From Beancyclopedia
| Painted Lady | |
|---|---|
| Uses | |
| Growth Habit | pole |
| Maturity | |
| 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.
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.
