Hyacinth Bean Ruby Moon Seeds

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 purpureus Family: Fabaceae Native: Africa Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer, usually grown as an annual Plant Dimensions: 10'–20 vine Variety Information: Loose clusters of 1" purple sweet-pea-shaped flowers followed by attractive, shiny, 3"–5" long purple pods. Exposure: Full sun to part shade Bloom Period: Summer to frost Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 7