Hyacinth Bean 'Alba'

Lablabpurpureus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lablab (LAB-lab)
Species
purpureus (pur-PUR-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
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:

Brooksville, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Bridgeton, Missouri

Williamsburg, Ohio

Arlington, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Santa Fe, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2017 | positive

It doesn't bloom as "profusely" as the purple variety. It also blooms late in the season. Mine started blooming after Labor Day. I grew...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2012 | positive

Grown from seeds, full sun, on a tripod of large limbs. Growing like mad. Covered with blooms and seed pods. Not as robust as the purp...Read More

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Bartlesville, OK (Zone 6a) | July 2005 | neutral

I have tried two years in a row to get flowers on this. The purple hyacinth bean grows wonderfully, but this one only does leaves. Does N...Read More

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