• Hyacinth bean purple flowers and green leaves climbing a vine in a leafy garden.
  • Hyacinth bean vibrant purple and pink blooms on a vine against a dark green background.
  • Hyacinth bean purple and green pods hanging from a vine with a bright green backdrop.
  • Hyacinth bean vivid purple blooms on a plant with green leaves in a garden setting.
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Hyacinth Bean Seeds

This vigorous vine is typically grown as an ornamental

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Dolichos lablab

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 10 to 20 feet
  • 10 to 20 ft

COLOR

  • Pink

The epitome of ornamental! This lovely, fast growing vine will climb anything in its path and cover it with lush, dark green foliage that creates the perfect backdrop for the lovely lilac blooms that grace the vine throughout the summer. As if the blooms weren't enough, the stems and pods of the Hyacinth Vine are a deep, ruby-purple. Truly a show stopper!

  • Long, climbing vines are perfect for trellising
  • Prolific bloomer, filled with purple/pink flowers summer through fall
  • Perennial in Zones 9-11; Annual in Zones 3-8

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 3/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 10
  • 11

SEED PREP

  • Scarification
  • Soaking

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 23 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 108 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 432 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Hyacinth Bean Planting Guide to learn more.

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Hyacinth Bean Seeds

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Hyacinth Bean Seeds FAQs

What is Hyacinth Bean also known as?

Hyacinth Bean is also known as Lablab Bean.

What type of seed is Hyacinth Bean?

Hyacinth Bean is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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