- Named for its unique look, Dragon's Tongue wax bush beans produce pods that are a mottled purple and white color and can be harvested as a green bean or for shelling.
60 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Dragon Tongue Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, bush, snap, wax, romano, bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This charming wax bush bean is an old heirloom from Europe. It has yellow-green pods that are streaked and mottled with a gorgeous purple. Plants grow in a bush growth habit. Alternative names for this bean include "Dragon Langerie" and "Merveille de Piemonte" in some regions. This bean can be harvested as a green bean when pods are crisp or left to mature further and harvested as a shelling bean. The seeds are a mottled brown and very tasty. The Dragon's Tongue Romano Bush Wax Bean is more than just a bean; it's a conversation piece, a slice of history, and a gardener's delight. ~80 seeds/oz.
