Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean
Dolichos lablab
Certified Organic
Grown on Our Farm
All plants add to a garden's magic. But some possess the power to make a garden completely transporting. Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean is one such plant.
Its vigorous vines with shimmering bronze foliage reach higher than the tallest trellis, creating a lofty paradise of fuchsia flower sprays and shiny burgundy pods that sway in the late-summer sky. The canopy it creates beckons beloved aerialists like hummingbirds and butterflies to dance and swoop through the vines, zooming and hovering and weaving through the tendrils. And its enveloping, dense habit creates a sense of clear shape and definition for any spot in which it is sited, especially later in the season when it so completely fills in with foliage.
The leaves, seed pods, and flowers are all equally beautiful and are popular in floral design work. The vines make a stunning contrast to changing fall foliage.
Though in-ground plantings yield the most robust vines, they will tolerate container planting as long as the container is sufficiently large. Plants are tropical in origin and prefer warm conditions and abundant rain.
NOTE: This variety is intended as an ornamental. Flowers can be steamed or eaten raw, but beans contain a trypsin inhibitor that can be toxic if the beans are not well-boiled before eating.
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Growing instructions
Direct sow 2-3 weeks after last frost. For earlier blooms, start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost date. Sow 1 seed per cell, using deep cells to accommodate the long roots. Transplant or direct sow after all threat of frost has passed. Provide a very sturdy trellis. Though a bit slower to take off than typical garden beans, Hyacinth Bean is very vigorous in the summer and can reach 8' high! Flowers and seed pods can be used in cut flower arrangements. NOTE: This variety is intended as an ornamental. Flowers can be steamed or eaten raw, but beans contain a trypsin inhibitor that can be toxic if the beans are not well-boiled before eating.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 115 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 5-12 days |
| Height at Maturity | 8-15' |
| Hardiness Zone Range | Annual |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | 1/2" |
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Plant Spacing | 12" |
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Gorgeous! I saw these at tomatofest last year and knew I wanted to grow them. They were a little slow to get started but they’re beautiful now that they’ve taken off.
These vines grow fast and produce sweet purple flowers. Will definitely be buying these next year!
They are growing
Im going to grow this bean
seed for a second year! I love it.
Growing like crazy
Love this plant
Grew so well and fast in a hot sunny location with poor soil. Just what I wanted! Used a pyramid for support.
We have been delighted by not only the beauty of the blooms but also the hummingbirds they have brought to our garden!
If I could recommend five plants to grow from seed. This would not only be on the list but it would be number one. If you have any place for this plant to climb you should have it. It’s my favorite.
Grew this last year, slow starter, but then watch out. Beautiful.
Always productive and covered a greenhouse structure in my garden