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Dolichos lablabeds (Hyacinth Bean Vine, Lablab, Bonavist)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Climbing, Ornamental
Propagation: Seeds, Stem Cuttings
Habit: Climbing
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Purple, Pink, White
Blooms: Summer
Width: 1.5 ft.
Height: 10 - 30 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained, Low
Zone: 1 - 11

Half-hardy Annual. A popular annual for a quick cover on a wall or trellis, but will grow as high as 30 feet in a tropical environment where it can be grown as a perennial. Flowers are a deep violet, pink or white and are carried in spikes above the purple-veined green leaves. Flowers are long-lasting and followed by bright purple seed pods with edible seeds. A sun-lover like most tropical beauties. Please note that this plant does not like to be transplanted; sow seeds directly into garden bed.