species 4,153 observations

Hyacinth Bean

Lablab purpureus

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Marine Blue, Bean-leaf Webworm Moth, Corn Earworm Moth, Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth 7
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Indian Cotton Jassid, Latania Scale 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Carpenter Bee, Fiery Skipper, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Huron Skipper 6

Children

Bonavist Bean

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Resists: Heat Humidity
Habit: Climbing Spreading
Plant type: Vine Edible Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.