hyacinth bean
Lablab purpureus
Overview
The hyacinth bean, Lablab purpureus, is an attractive flowering vine native to Africa and Asia. It's notable for its deep purple flowers and vigorous growth rate, creating lush foliage to bring wildlife to gardens of all sizes. Its pods are sometimes eaten but are toxic unless cooked. It is a hardy crop, drought and heat tolerant and preferring full sunlight. The hyacinth bean also has nitrogen-fixing properties, making it helpful to other flowering plants in the garden. Blooms from June to October, this hardy plant is sure to add beauty and vigor to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "3-4" days.
Light
full sun, part sun/part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 10-11.
Pruning
Best pruned in June, July, August, June, July, August.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Division
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Hummingbirds.
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