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Hyacinth Bean 'Purple Moon'

Lablabpurpureus

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lablab (LAB-lab)
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Species
purpureus (pur-PUR-ee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is fire-retardant
Succulent
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sarasota, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Early maturity. Cold and heat tolerant and disease resistant. The plant grows vigorously. The pods are purple red. Suitable for greenhous...Read More

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