Hyacinth Bean
Lablabpurpureus 'Priya'

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

Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

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