Origin of name "Hyacinth" Bean (flowering vine)
Rick (zone 6b, MA)
7 years ago
Am growing Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus) for the first time; it's gorgeous. Does anyone know the origin of the name? It doesn't physically resemble any Hyacinth flower I know of. It's your standard pea/bean family flower structure.
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
7 years ago
Rick (zone 6b, MA)
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HAVE: Cardamom, Aloe, White Hyacinth Bean Vine, Naranjillas
Comments (0)Seeds I have to trade: Pink Hibiscus with red eye and Lavender Poppies Plants I have to trade: Cardamom, aloe and white hyacinth bean vine, well rooted plants. Naranjillas (at least 3" or taller plants) - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/naranjilla_ars.html#Closely%20Related%20Species Plants I am looking for: Unusual/tropical veggies, fruit and berry plants that can be grown in containers, miracle fruit, and am open for suggestions on anything else but needs to be unusual/tropical that can be grown in containers. I have limited space and am not interested in flowers. Happy Spring + happy trading!!!...See MoreHAVE: Cardamom, Aloe, White Hyacinth Bean Vine, Naranjillas
Comments (2)I've been looking for Cardamom. As far as spices and tropical veggies. I have to trade: edible hibiscus (green leaves used like lettuce), Thai ginger (galanga), Pandan (pandanus used for flavoring and aromatics). Though not out of dormancy yet, I can dig you a rhizome of turmuric for trade as well. Let me know if any of those will do for you....See MoreWANTED: moon flower & hyacinth bean vines
Comments (2)I have hyacinth bean vines from a packet I grew last year. The seeds seem to last in the packet more than one year. The title is Ruby and is a a very deep lavender purple. They grow like crazy and are BEAUTIFUL! I planted six plants and they grew all the way up my 7 ft arch and continued climbing up my lilac trees to about 15 feet! All in one season! Let me know if you would like some seeds and how many. Gail...See MoreNew to forum - - Re: Hyacinth Bean Vine
Comments (8)Jen, yeah I used to grow vines like that, but now I keep them apart. It's eaiser to pick the seeds, and they seem to produce flowers and pods better. Right now I have a MG with varigated leaves called "Love is Blue" My oh my, what a looker! Also one of my favorites is Heartseed vine. So delicate and pretty, and the little balloons with the hearts on the seeds seem so special. :) Arum...See Moredena_eft
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