Is Hyacinth Bean Vine Invasive

Nutritious yet slightly poisonous, tropical yet ideal as an annual in temperate gardens, fast-growing yet not invasive—that’s the hyacinth bean vine (Dolichos lablab or Lablab purpureus), one of the easiest plants to grow for food or for decoration.

Is the hyacinth bean vine poisonous?

The hyacinth bean vine (Lablab purpureus) is a mesmerizing and colorful plant with its purple pea pods and pink flowery foliage. … It is a poisonous plant, so precautions are to be taken.

Do hyacinth beans come back every year?

While they can be grown as perennials in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, most modern-day gardeners in the US tend to grow hyacinth beans as an annual. Once they’re established, though, they’ll readily self-seed.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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