| Dry Bean | |
| Common Bean |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | P (Phosphorus) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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