Lablab purpureus (Hyacinth bean)
Other names: Lablab, Australian pea, Bonavist, Dolichos bean, Egyptian bean, Egyptian kidney bean, Indian bean, Jack bean, Lubia bean, Seim bean, Dolichos lablab, Dolichos purpureus
L. purpureus is a vigorous yet tender, twining, deciduous climber, often grown as an annual, with palmate leaves divided into ovate or triangular, mid- to dark green leaves and short racemes of fragrant, pea-like, purple or white flowers in summer and autumn followed by edible, green seed pods.
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2m max. spread |
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6m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
Lablab purpureus 'Ruby Moon' (Hyacinth bean 'Ruby Moon')
Other names: Dolichos bean 'Ruby Moon', Dolichos purpureus 'Ruby Moon', Bonavist 'Ruby Moon', Lablab 'Ruby Moon', Egyptian kidney bean 'Ruby Moon', Indian bean 'Ruby Moon', Jack bean 'Ruby Moon', Lubia bean 'Ruby Moon', Seim bean 'Ruby Moon', Dolichos lablab 'Ruby Moon'
'Ruby Moon' is a vigorous yet tender, twining, deciduous climber, often grown as an annual, with palmate leaves divided into ovate or triangular, purple-flushed, dark green leaves and short racemes of fragrant, pea-like, bright pink to purple-pink flowers in summer and autumn followed by edible, reddish-purple seed pods.
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2m max. spread |
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6m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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