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Hyacinth Bean Vine
They bloom in summer followed by the pods in late summer. Ruby Moon Bean Vines are used for quick screens, hanging baskets, or as a ground cover. Ruby Moons prefer full sun and ordinary garden soil that must be well drained. The Hyacinth Bean Vine Ruby Moon, 'Dolichos lablab', has purple to white flower clusters followed by eye-catching purple bean pods that make Ruby Moon a very unique addition to your garden. They are grown just like a pole bean, so support with a wire or trellis must be provided. The Bean Vine Ruby Moon provides color all summer long whether from the purple, velvety bean pods, purple and white flowers, or the beautiful foliage. The 1 inch flowers are displayed in loose clusters. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. ... more information
Bean Pole - Snap - Kentucky Blue The Kentucky Blue, like most pole beans, produces all season and is earlier than most pole beans. The Kentucky Blue has 6 to 8 inch, tender, dark green, round, straight pods. The Bean Pole Snap Kentucky Blue, 'Phaseolus vulgaris', is a 1991 All America Winner. Snap beans used to be called string beans, but most varieties today are stringless. Pole beans, in very warm climates, can be planted in late August for fall harvest. The parents are Kentucky Wonder/Blue Lake and they provide a sweetened taste. Kentucky Blue beans prefer rich, organic, well drained, warm soils. The Pole Bean Kentucky Blue is an annual and is very frost sensitive. |
