Dolichos lablab
Ornamental Hyacinth Bean Vine
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Ornamental Hyacinth Bean Vine (Dolichos lablab) - Description
The most beautiful of all beans, this twiner produces masses of brilliant lavender flowers followed by striking wine-red, waxy edible pods that shine for many weeks. Reddish foliage. 8-10' tall.
Ornamental Hyacinth Bean Vine (Dolichos lablab) - Growth
Dolichos do well in full sun and in climates that are without frost will grow more vigorously. In areas that are warmer, this vine can grow extremely quickly, but is always stunning in appearance. In Hawaii, they have naturalized.
Ornamental Hyacinth Bean Vine (Dolichos lablab) - Planting
Sown by seed. Does well being trained along a trellis or fence.
Ornamental Hyacinth Bean Vine (Dolichos lablab) - Interesting facts
The Hyacinth Bean Vine was so widely cultivated for food and as an ornamental that its geographic origin was never pinpointed. Some botanists believe that they are native to Asia. Practically all parts of the plant are edible, although the seeds are slightly toxic and need to be cooked well in two washes of water before they should be considered edible.
Ornamental Hyacinth Bean Vine (Dolichos lablab) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with regular water, but once they're established they are rather drought resistant. Provide deep, well-drained soil.
