Hyacinth Bean
Lablabpurpureus 'Asia White'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lablab (LAB-lab)
Species: purpureus (pur-PUR-ee-us)
Cultivar: Asia White

Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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