Hyacintböna

Lablab purpureus

flower

Bees

Bumblebees

About

Vigorous ornamental climber with purple flowers and burgundy pods. Young pods edible cooked. Mature seeds must be boiled with water changes — contain cyanogenic glycosides.

Pests & beneficial insects

🐛 Prone to: Aphids.

Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Spacing

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Soil notes

Well-draining, fertile

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