Hyacinth Bean

Lablab purpureus, Fabaceae

Zones

9a–11b

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverTrellisProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CucumberCucumis sativus

Nitrogen Fixation

CantaloupeCucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Nitrogen Fixation

Wax GourdBenincasa hispida

Nitrogen Fixation

Fuzzy MelonBenincasa hispida var. chieh-qua

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

WatermelonCitrullus lanatus

Nitrogen Fixation

Honeydew MelonCucumis melo var. inodorus

Nitrogen Fixation

Bitter MelonMomordica charantia

Nitrogen Fixation

LuffaLuffa aegyptiaca

Nitrogen Fixation

ChayoteSechium edule

Nitrogen Fixation

Snake GourdTrichosanthes cucumerina

Nitrogen Fixation

Armenian CucumberCucumis melo var. flexuosus

Nitrogen Fixation

Winged BeanPsophocarpus tetragonolobus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Ridge GourdLuffa acutangula

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFood

Edible Parts

SeedsLeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Hyacinth Bean grow in?

Hyacinth Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

Is Hyacinth Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Hyacinth Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Hyacinth Bean?

Good companions for Hyacinth Bean include Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Wax Gourd, Fuzzy Melon, Watermelon.

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