A Hyacinth Bean Vine is stunning in the garden, and pollinators are attracted to the rosy-lilac blooms. Provide a trellis, fence or other structure for climbing, and this vine will quickly give a beautiful privacy screen. Please note: raw bean seeds are poisonous.

Sow Hyacinth Bean seeds directly in the garden once frost danger has passed.

Hyacinth Bean vines need full sun, moist, well-draining soil and a solid structure that provides support to 9 feet or more of foliage.

• It's recommended to nick the outer coat of the seed with a knife or soak the seeds overnight in water prior to planting
• Weed the area and work the garden soil to a depth of 6 inches or more
• Add compost to provide nutrients and improve soil drainage
• Plant the seeds about 6 inches apart and cover with 1/2 - 1 inch of soil
• Keep the area moist for germination

• Hyacinth Bean vines prefer moist conditions for growing - but not soggy wet
• Add a fertilizer that is high in phosphorous and potassium each month during the growing season
• Hyacinth Bean vines will die back with the first few frosts of fall