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Features
Family
Fabaceae
Native
Africa
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Vine
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
About Vine
Lablab purpureus
Loose clusters of 1" purple sweet-pea-shaped flowers followed by attractive, shiny, 3"–5" long purple pods.
Planting Vine
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | 1" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 3–30 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; use biodegradable pots that can be placed directly into the ground. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90°F will prevent beans from forming. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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18 reviews
- Staci B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/25Love the pop of color
This is a repeat order for the Hyacinth bean. I love the way they add an extra pop of color to my garden
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/24/25Hey Staci,
We'd love to see photos of your garden! I can only imagine how beautiful it is with all of your gorgeouss flowers! We're so happy you are enjoying the Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean Seeds, again! Thanks for being a loyal customer and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- TX L.Rated 5 out of 5 stars8/12/25Beautiful vining plant for trellis
Second year growing these vines. All seeds germinated, but always double plant just in case. These take a bit of time to grow out before they flower, but are stunning by late summer.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/12/25Hey TX,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your second year of growing these beautiful Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean vines! We're so happy to hear that you've had such great germination success and that you're getting those stunning late summer displays. It sounds like you've really mastered the patience needed for these gorgeous vines, and we love that you're coming back for another season of those spectacular blooms on your trellis. There's nothing quite like watching these beauties transform your garden space as they mature! Keep on growing 🌻️
- LizRated 5 out of 5 stars5/2/255 Stars
These did great. All sprouted. Two died after heat wave. Going strong - about 6-8” tall each
- Karen M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/31/245 Stars
I love this plant. I have vines growing in two different locations. They are just now starting to flower, and I am anxiously awaiting the pods to form with bean seeds. These vines I have are from saved seeds from last year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Marie V.Rated 5 out of 5 stars3/21/245 Stars
I plant lablab beans (hyacinth beans) for humans and hummingbirds. The cooked beans are a delicious and tradtional African vegetable (despite the warning not to eat in the site), and the flowers attract hummers in late summer and fall. The seeds hate the cold. Don't sow until nights are above 60'F.
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