• 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

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

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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    What is Hyacinth Bean also known as?

    Hyacinth Bean is also known as Lablab Bean.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.2 / 5 from 13 reviews.

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    My Hyacinth seeds have grown amazing….everyone wants to know what it is….but it’s not blooming?

    Sally 5/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Hyacinth Bean Seeds

    I bought a packet of these 2 years ago, and both last year and this year they grew like gangbusters, but there were absolutely no flowers and no pods. Great big green leaves and purple vines, but not a single bloom or even a hint of a bloom.

    Geeky O. 3/5

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    Store owner replied: Hello Geeky One. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as feedback like yours is essential in helping us improve. We're glad to hear our Customer Service Team was able to assist and resolve the issue. Thanks again for reaching out and letting us know!

    Customer photo review of Hyacinth Bean Seeds

    Started from seed into raised beds. Have 2 growing up trellises. No blooms yet but pretty leaves and they are growing like weeds. Hope to see blooms yet this summer!

    Rhonda K. 4/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Hyacinth Bean Seeds

    This is a vigorous hearty vine that loves sun and tolerates partial shade. I’ll keep trying it each year in different places to see how many habitats I can get it to grow. Both hummingbirds and bees are enjoying it. Plant more seeds than you expect to get vines. My germination rate was about 60%. It has been a very hot and rainy summer so I have planted several times to keep it all fall.

    Charlene H. 5/5 Verified

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    Customer photo review of Hyacinth Bean Seeds

    This is sooo easy to grow! Needs plenty of sun and water, but you will have seeds every year! Self seeds or you can harvest these last fall pods and dry!

    Mastergardener69 5/5

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    Customer photo review of Hyacinth Bean Seeds

    These are simple to grow given enough light and water, germinate easily, and our self seating even in zone five! Grown on trellises or supports, they create a beautiful tapestry of purple pods and wonderful legume flowers!

    Jeffknowsonbissell 5/5

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    Bought seeds about 3 years ago and have planted them each year. This is my last try. Hugh leaves but no blooms or beans. I will purchase elsewhere and try again

    Maryv 2/5

    Hyacinth Bean Seeds

    I planted them in Michigan two weeks ago in a pot with a cloche on top of them. I see two sprouts but not sure if they’re the hyacinth vine.

    Michelle 1/5 Verified

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    Store owner replied: Hello Michelle. Thank you for sharing your experience with this seed. In cooler regions like Michigan, it’s not unusual for germination to take a little longer, even when using a cloche for added warmth. Early sprouts may or may not be the hyacinth vine yet, as warmer, protected soil can also encourage other fast-germinating seeds to emerge first. Hyacinth bean seedlings typically develop thicker stems and larger paired seed leaves as they grow, becoming easier to identify with a bit more time. Consistently warm soil, full sun, and evenly moist conditions generally provide the best germination results. We have not yet heard back from you, but we would still love the opportunity to help. Please feel free to respond to your original email, or contact our customer service team at 855-440-2929, so we can continue assisting you with a resolution if needed. We always stand behind our products and want you to have success in your garden!

    This is so invasive that parts of Tennessee are buried in it. Please don't plant anymore

    M 1/5

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    Absolutely lovely vine. Love it. Though an annual in Wisconsin I plant every year.

    No G. 4/5 Verified

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    I have been careful of these seeds, but so far the germination rate has been disappointing. I hoped to plant the vines on my arbors and as the spill element in my urns, but I'll be fortunate to get two vines.

    Okerlund 1/5

    Hyacinth Bean Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello Okerlund. Thanks so much for your review! We greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and will certainly take your information into account. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist. Thanks again for your review and best wishes for your growing season!

    No plants after many tries

    Lynn C. 1/5 Verified

    Hyacinth Bean Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello Lynn C. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    You neglected to say that the shelled green beans are edible and healthy, much like edamame. Great in stir fries and soups. I’ve been growing and eating them for years. (the black dried beans need to be boiled twice to eliminate the oxalates that can cause tummy ache, so I only use the plump green ones.) They germinate easily from seeds i save as well as “volunteers” that I dig up and space at 18”. They fill my 18 ft wide x 10 ft high trellis by midsummer, provide shade and privacy, and attract hummingirds like crazy. They are not invasive--they die at the frost, and squirrels don’t seem interested in taking or spreading them. But they will pop up in the lawn from dropped seeds. I just mow and the unwanted ones don’t hang around. Great plant! But please look for a variety that produces bigger beans.

    Susan K. 4/5

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