Scientific Name
Dolichos lablab

Common Name
Hyacinth bean; Indian bean
 
Hardiness: Annual
Growth Rate: Rapid
Texture: Medium to coarse
Height: 10 to 20'
Exposure: Sun
Climbing Method: Twining stems
Flower/ Fruit: Pink-purple, white, lilac; fragrant; Produces purple, edible beans
Comments: Purple-green leaves; do not use high nitrogen fertilizer; sow seeds directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed; prefers a light, moist, well-drained soil
Cultivars: Alba (white), Giganteus (white), Rudy Ruby (red)
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