Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000539
01/01/98
Dolichos lablab (Lablab purpurea)--Hyacinth Bean
Height: 10 ft Spacing: 12 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Purple, white
Comments: This annual vine produces purple pods in
addition to the flowers. The plant is easy to grow and
requires a sunny growing area. Provide strings or a
trellis so the young plants will be able to twine on a
support.
Propagation: Propagation is by seed.
Cultivars:
'Ruby Moon' - The foliage is purplish.
References for Cultivars: Thompson and Morgan 1997.
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