Hyacinth Bean 'Priya'

Lablabpurpureus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lablab (LAB-lab)
Species
purpureus (pur-PUR-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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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