Hyacinth Bean (Lablab Purpureus) is a perennial vine in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Lablab purpureus is a twining vine with purplish stems, grown as an ornamental and pulse crop.
Hyacinth Bean
Lablab Purpureus
Lablab purpureus is a twining vine with purplish stems, grown as an ornamental and pulse crop.
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