Hyacinth Bean Ruby Moon. Easily grown on trellises obelisks or pergolas as an annual vine it flower and produce pods all summer long. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.
Hundreds of flowers are produced together with huge flat purple bean pods and colorful foliage. The immature bean pods are edible but probably not as good tasting as many other garden beans. In august you expect this to be a focal point in your garden.
In asia and africa hyacinth beans are grown for food and can be eaten if prepared properly.
The pods can be used as cut flowers or dried. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. Easily grown on trellises obelisks or pergolas as an annual vine it flower and produce pods all summer long. Grown by thomas jefferson at monticello hyacinth bean is a dazzling ornamental with stunning pinkish purple flowers and shiny dark purple pods that stand out against the purple and green foliage.
