SEEDS: Hyacinth Bean Ruby Moon

Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, hyacinth bean is a dazzling ornamental with stunning, pinkish-purple flowers and shiny, dark purple pods that stand out against the purple and green foliage. Twining stems quickly climb a fence or trellis, trail across the ground for an attractive ground cover, or spill over container edges. Contains toxins; not recommended for eating. See inside for more information. Botanical Name: Lablab purpureusFamily: FabaceaeHardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer, usually grown as an annualPlant Dimensions: 10'–20 vineVariety Information: Loose clusters of 1" purple sweet-pea-shaped flowers followed by attractive, shiny, 3"–5" long purple pods.Exposure: Full sun to part shadeBloom Period: Summer to frostAttributes: Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers