Lablab purpureus
Botanical Name
Lablab purpureus
Hardiness
Zones 10 to 11, grown as an annual elsewhere
Height
10 to 20 feet
Width
3 to 6 feet
Flowers
June till frost: white to purple
Fruit
Red purple pea-like seed pods
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Direct sow into garden after threat of frost, start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor planting
Problems
Japanese beetles
Did you know?
Hyacinth bean is grown in Africa and Asia as a vegetable crop. Pods must be double boiled to remove toxins before eating.