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Lablab purpureus 'Alba'

 
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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lablab (LAB-lab) (Info)
Species: purpureus (pur-PUR-ee-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Alba

Synonym:Dolichos lablab

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Category:
Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Blue-Green
Aromatic
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral 9kittymom On Jul 22, 2005, 9kittymom from Bartlesville, OK (Zone 6a) wrote:

I have tried two years in a row to get flowers on this. The purple hyacinth bean grows wonderfully, but this one only does leaves. Does NOT bloom. Very disappointed. Must be doing something wrong. I am planting it in the same place as the purple version, which, as I said, BLOOMS. Nice leaves though....LOL

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Brooksville, Florida
Bridgeton, Missouri
Williamsburg, Ohio
Jacksonville, Texas
Santa Fe, Texas



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