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Hyacinth Bean Vine Ruby Moon Hyacinth |
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SEEDS - Botanical Interests - Blooms in summer. 6' to 20' vine. Full sun. Purple stems with dark green leaves and purple to white flower clusters, followed by eye-catching velvety purple bean pods. Makes an attractive fast growing screen. This exotic tropical looking vine can be grown up arbors, trellises, fences, in hanging baskets, or as a groundcover. It is used as an important forage crop in the tropics. The immature bean pods are edible, but probably not as good tasting as many other garden beans. The purple color will turn green when cooked. Mature bean seeds may be eaten, but they must be boiled and drained at least twice to discard the toxic cyanogenic glucosides. We do not recommend eating them. The common name is misleading, as Hyacinth Beans are not true beans. But, like beans, they are a member of the pea family. The Hyacinth Bean Vine requires well-drained soil to thrive and is much more drought tolerant than other bean varieties. OUTDOORS: Sow in spring after average last day of frost. (Recommended) INDOORS: Sow 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Difficult to transplant - use extreme care (such as pulp pots) to avoid disturbing roots. SPECIAL GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting. Bot: Dolichos lablab
Stock #: SBI-012
Zone: Annual Height: 6-20'
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$2.99 each
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Galtonia viridiflora Green Cape Hyacinth |
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This lovely bulbous plant is easily grown with stunning, lime green, pendulous flowers on tall strong stems in summer. Broad dark green strappy leaves. A florist's dream.
Stock #: 823-001
Zone: 8-10 Height: 30''
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$6.99 each
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