"Purple Moonshadow Hyacinth" is an improved, easy-to-grow climbing annual with two-tone lilac-purple flowers. It also produces glimmering, royal purple seed pods.
The young pods can be eaten, mature seeds are toxic and require careful preparation.
Seed Count: 15 beans
Other Names: Hyacinth Bean, Lablab Bean, bonavista Bean, Egyptian Bean
Latin Name: Dolichos lablab
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1-12
Seed Depth: 1" deep - Soak seeds 6-8 hrs before planting to speed germination.
Stratification: No Stratification needed
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Height: 30 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers
Growing: Seedlings need watering regularly until they become established; mature plants can tolerate drought, but also grow well with regular watering. This plant loves heat and humidity, but it will not tolerate full shade or frost. it will grow quickly and develop vigorous vines. It will require support such as a trellis or fence. This vine attracts hummingbirds, bees & pollinators.
