At a glance

common names bush, dwarf or french bean; climbing or pole bean botanical name Phaseolus vulgaris plant type annual

full sun bush 50–60cm, climbing 1.8–2m 45cm–1m spring to early summer (arid, warm temperate, cold temperate after frosts) August to October, and February to April (subtropical), April to July (tropical) spring, summer, autumn (plus winter in tropics)