Ruby Moon hyacinth bean

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 or as an instant seasonal screen. Perennial in the South. Vine. Read more here.

Tips from the pros: Collect seeds in the fall to sow in the greenhouse the following spring so that sizable plants can be transplanted into the garden after the frost-free date.

Plant Type	Vine
Height	6-10 feet
Width	3-5 feet
Flowering Season	All summer
Flower Color	Purple
Sun	Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs	Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zone	Zones 7-10
Soil Type	Loam
Deer Resistant	No
Good for Pollination	Yes
Winter Interest	No
North American Native	No
Year Introduced	2006
Annual Commercial Maintenance	Cut back to ground in spring and replant or let seeds grow.
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance	Replace annually.
Elevation Guide	Up to 6200 ft