Lablab purpureus typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
hyacinth bean
Lablab purpureus
The hyacinth bean, Lablab purpureus, is an attractive flowering vine native to Africa and Asia. It's notable for its deep purple flowers and vigorous growth rate, creating lush foliage to bring wildlife to gardens of all sizes. Its pods are sometimes eaten but are toxic unless cooked. It is a hardy crop, drought and heat tolerant and preferring full sunlight. The hyacinth bean also has nitrogen-fixing properties, making it helpful to other flowering plants in the garden. Blooms from June to October, this hardy plant is sure to add beauty and vigor to any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11
Flowers:
Rose-purple, white, pink Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,purple
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
watering
Hyacinth bean thrives best with a moderate amount of water. Water your plant about 1-2 times a week, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During hotter weather, it will require more water. When watering, make sure to saturate the soil and avoid wetting the leaves, as this might cause the plant to rot.
sunlight
The hyacinth bean plant requires full to partial sunlight in order to thrive. It should be planted in an area of your garden that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight during the day. If possible, it should be exposed to sunlight for most of the day during the summer months. During the cooler winter months, the plant should receive 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Too much shade can reduce the number of flowers and lead to weak growth.
pruning
Hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus) should be pruned in mid-summer, when the vines start to become overgrown. Pruning should be done lightly and gradually, removing only 5-10% of the vine each time, and it should be done every few weeks throughout the summer. This will maintain the plant’s natural shape and balance, and help promote new growth. Make sure to use pruning sheers or scissors and avoid breaking the branches off with your hands. Prune any dead or diseased branches right away.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Lablab purpureus typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
