Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean

Dolichos lablab ‘Ruby Moon’

Plant Images

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Plant Attributes

6-10′ trellised

3-5′ un-trellised

Moderate watering

USDA zones 7 and warmer; annual elsewhere

Garden loam is best

2006

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Description

A vigorous mounding vine with dark burgundy foliage, amethyst flowers and showy dark violet bean pods in late summer. Very desirable annual for cold climates. Excellent in containers. Perennial in the South. Vine. Edible.