Dolichos lablab Ruby Moon

At a glance

Variety profile

Reference BSI-FL11580

Characteristics

Cultivar: Ruby Moon
Seeds per gram: 4.0
Growth habit: Upright
Life cycle: Annual

Botanical details

Common names: Hyacinth Bean · Egyptian Bean
Class: Angiosperms
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Dolichos
Species: Dolichos lablab

Dolichos lablab Ruby Moon is a named Lablab purpureus seed article, listed here under the older trade name hyacinth bean.

Lablab: climbing habit and foliage

Dolichos lablab is an older name for Lablab purpureus. This twining climber has three-part leaves, pea-like flowers and conspicuous pods. Foliage and climbing habit are useful features when placing it in an ornamental seed assortment.

Seed selection for resellers

For resellers arranging a climbing-seed range, the foliage-labelled articles, Mix and Ruby Moon are separate choices. Keep the chosen designation with Lablab or Dolichos in a bulk seed enquiry. Compare the separately listed Mix seed reference.