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Purple Hyacinth Bean (pod)

Lablab purpureus

Description:

The hyacinth bean grows as a vine, producing purple flowers and striking electric-purple coloured seed pods. Lablab bean is a good choice for a quick screen on a trellis or fence. It grows fast, has beautiful, fragrant flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Habitat:

A wildlife habitat garden.

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2 Comments

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 11 years ago

I see your vine is happy too. :) I collect these never fail seeds and use them to show and tell people about germination. They get so thrilled when they manage to get a seed to sprout and grow. Started many a new gardener this way.

gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Oct 9, 2012
Submitted on Oct 9, 2012

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