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Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean Seeds
Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean Seeds
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Variety Info
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Africa
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer, usually grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 10'–20 vine
Variety Info: Loose clusters of 1" purple sweet-pea-shaped flowers followed by attractive, shiny, 3"–5" long purple pods.
Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 65°F, ideally 70°–85°F. Successive Sowings: Every 7 to 14 days up to 80 days before your average first fall frost date. NOTE: In very hot summer areas, skip sowing as high heat approaches; temperatures consistently above 90°F will prevent beans from forming.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; use biodegradable pots that can be placed directly into the ground.
Days to Emerge: 3–30 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
- TX L.Rated 5 out of 5 starsAug 12, 2025Beautiful vining plant for trellis
Second year growing these vines. All seeds germinated, but always double plant just in case. These take a bit of time to grow out before they flower, but are stunning by late summer.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 12, 2025Hey TX,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your second year of growing these beautiful Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean vines! We're so happy to hear that you've had such great germination success and that you're getting those stunning late summer displays. It sounds like you've really mastered the patience needed for these gorgeous vines, and we love that you're coming back for another season of those spectacular blooms on your trellis. There's nothing quite like watching these beauties transform your garden space as they mature! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Marie V.Rated 5 out of 5 starsMar 21, 20245 Stars
I plant lablab beans (hyacinth beans) for humans and hummingbirds. The cooked beans are a delicious and tradtional African vegetable (despite the warning not to eat in the site), and the flowers attract hummers in late summer and fall. The seeds hate the cold. Don't sow until nights are above 60'F.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - MaiRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 20, 20235 Stars
This is my 1st year as a gardener & it may be user error (also the weather was odd this yr) but out of the whole package I was able able to get 6 seeds to germinate & 2 out of the 6 were a little stunted. I followed instruction on the package a diligently as I could & also I do appreciate all the info the package. The good news is that the ones I did manage to get going grew beautifully and in return I got many seed pot and now have plenty of seed to try again. Love this Vine and I would purchase again!!
- Beth K.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsAug 26, 20234 Stars
Flowers are lovely just pokey this year
- Karen M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 31, 20245 Stars
I love this plant. I have vines growing in two different locations. They are just now starting to flower, and I am anxiously awaiting the pods to form with bean seeds. These vines I have are from saved seeds from last year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
