Type
bush wax, heirloom
Green Bean variety
Dragon Tongue Green Bean
A Dutch heirloom with yellow pods streaked purple and excellent fresh flavor. Pods can be eaten young and tender or allowed to mature further for shelling.
Days to maturity
55 to 60
Best for
fresh eating, specialty gardens
About Dragon Tongue
Dragon Tongue is a Dutch heirloom wax bean with creamy yellow pods splashed in purple. It can be used young as a snap bean or left a bit longer for shelling, and it has a broad, fleshy texture rather than a thin round pod.
Growing Dragon Tongue Green Bean
Bush plants are compact, but give them enough room for airflow because the pods are carried densely. Pick young for the best snap quality, or let pods mature further if you want fresh shell beans, and expect the purple markings to fade with cooking.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all green beans, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.