Hyacinth Bean
Lablab purpureus
Family: Fabaceae
Hyacinth Bean grows in full sun and prefers rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Hyacinth Bean
Hyacinth Bean growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11 as perennial; grown annually elsewhere. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Hyacinth Bean as 7-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 75-100 days to flowering.
Plant Overview
Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus) is listed in the Fabaceae family and categorized as a vine with a tender perennial often grown as annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0279
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Tender perennial often grown as annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Hyacinth Bean is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich, fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11 as perennial; grown annually elsewhere.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-11 as perennial; grown annually elsewhere
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rich, fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-14 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 75-100 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-14 days
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 75-100 days to flowering
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Raw mature seeds can be toxic and require proper preparation
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Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.