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    • Photo of Lablab purpureus flower by Alan Lorence

    Photo by Alan Lorence

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    Lablab purpureus

    Also Known As

    • Dolichos lab vine
    • Dolichos lablab
    • Frijol Verde
    • Horse Gram
    • Hyacinth Bean
    • Madras Gram

    Plant type

    vine, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Lablab purpureus plant details

    Lablab purpureus is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with green and purple foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lablab purpureus

    Plant type: annual / biennial vine
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and purple
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, showy, trellis

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lablab purpureus

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This fast growing elegant vine grows to 15 feet producing lilac flowers and ruby purple seed pods which are ornamental and edible. Blooming until frost in sun to part shade.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Lablab or Hyacinth Bean is an annual vine with lavender flowers, purple tinted leaves and ornamental deep purple "pea pods". It is an easy and vigorous vine to grow, reaching 10'-15' in a summer season.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Lablab purpureus plant

    How to Grow Lablab purpureus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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