Hyacinth Bean (Red Leaf)
Reference:
Dolichos lablab purpureus
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A fast-growing vine prized for its beautiful fragrant flowers, brilliant purple seed pods, and the leaves' deep red veins. The plant is edible though the mature beans require boiling with frequent water changes.
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Dolichos lablab purpureus
Data sheet
- Zones:
- Annual grow in all zones, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
- Growth Cycle:
- Annual, Perennial, South Perennial - North Annual
- Light:
- Full Sun
- Water Needs:
- Low, Low/Moderate, Moderate, Moderate/High
- Soil Type:
- Chalky Soil, Loamy Soil, Peaty Soil, Sandy Soil, Silty Soil
- Color:
- Cream, Lavender, Magenta, Pink, Purple
- Growth Rate:
- Fast, Moderate/Fast
- Height:
- k: Up to 7 Feet, l: Up to 8 Feet, m: Up to 9 Feet, n: Up to 10 Feet, q: Up to 20 Feet
- Edible:
- Yes, with caution
- Special Features:
- Birds and Hummingbirds, Butterfiles and Pollinators, Container Growing, Cut Flowers, Fodder/Wildlife/Shelter, Fragrant, Ornamental, Windbreak
- Warnings:
- None
- Evergreen
- Yes South - No North
- Growing Instructions:
- Soak in water for 24 hours before planting. Sow 2–3 seeds ¾” deep into well prepared soil or potting compost. Keep moist until established. Germination 10-20 days. Grow on a trellis or as groundcover.
Specific References
- upc
- 810071360695
- mpn
- HBRLDLP15X
