Lablab purpureus 'Ruby Moon'

Also Known As

Dolichos lablab 'Ruby Moon'
Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-10'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Lablab purpureus 'Ruby Moon' plant details

Lablab purpureus 'Ruby Moon' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with burgundy foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lablab purpureus 'Ruby Moon'

Plant type: annual / biennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lablab purpureus 'Ruby Moon'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dolichos lablab 'Ruby Moon' is a beautiful legume family vine sometimes sold as an annual but it happens to be perennial down to zone 7. It is a vigorous, striking plant with spikes of fragrant, magenta, purple, and lavender-blue, pea-like flowers for months followed by large, purple pods held on purple stems amongst purple-infused foliage. Hyacinth bean will be the focal point of the garden in late summer and fall. Various parts are edible but some are poisonous if not prepared properly so research carefully.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

We love this fast growing vine for the multitures of violet and lavender flower trusses and glossy dark violet pots that follow. Early to bloom, it will cover trellises easily and will flower all summer! The dark green leaves are tinged with purple. Introduced into gardens from Egypt in 1818. Tolerates humid heat.

By: Select Seeds

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. Garden loam is best. USDA zones 7 and warmer; annual elsewhere.