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Hyacinth Bean 'Purple Moon' – 15 Seeds
Hyacinth Bean 'Purple Moon' – 15 Seeds
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Hyacinth bean 'Purple Moon' growing facts
| Botanical name | Lablab purpureus |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Annual vine (tender perennial in zones 10–11) |
| When to sow | 2 weeks after last frost when soil is 65°F+ |
| Sowing depth | 1 inch |
| Spacing | 6–12 inches apart along a trellis |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Days to bloom | About 60–90 days; blooms summer to frost |
| Seeds per pack | 15 |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
Lablab purpureus
Add a touch of elegance and color to your garden with Purple Moon Hyacinth Bean Seeds, an exquisite variety known for its vibrant purple flowers, striking ornamental pods, and unique climbing growth habit. Purple Moon is a fast-growing, ornamental bean vine that produces beautiful clusters of deep purple flowers followed by glossy, purple-tinted pods, making it a perfect choice for covering fences, arbors, and trellises. Sow 2 weeks after last frost once the soil warms.
Important: Grow this plant mainly as an ornamental. The mature dry beans are toxic if eaten raw and must never be eaten without thorough cooking. Keep seeds away from children and pets.
Hyacinth bean 'Purple Moon' FAQ
When should I plant hyacinth bean?
Sow 2 weeks after last frost once the soil warms. It loves heat and climbs fast; in cold regions, start indoors 4 weeks early.
Does it need support?
Yes, vines grow 10–20 feet; give it a fence, arbor, or sturdy trellis.
Is it safe for children and pets?
Mature dry beans are toxic if eaten raw because they contain cyanogenic compounds. Keep seeds away from children and pets, and only eat young pods or beans that have been thoroughly cooked.
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Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.