Hyacinth Bean 'Asia White'

Lablabpurpureus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lablab (LAB-lab)
Species
purpureus (pur-PUR-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2009 | neutral

As described by Baker Creek; "A great stir-fry variety that produces lots of tasty green pods. This variety also has beautiful white blos...Read More

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