Plant Type: Tender perennial or annual flowering vine Flower / Foliage Color: Pink, purple, ruby red; green Native to: Sub-Saharan Africa Maintenance: Low Hardiness (USDA Zone): 9-11, varies depending on cultivar Tolerance: Drought, humid heat Season: Summer/fall bloom Water Needs: Moderate Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Average, loamy Time to Maturity: 90 days Soil pH: 6.0-6.8 Spacing: 6 inches Soil Drainage: Well-draining Planting Depth: 1.5 inches Companion Planting: Marigolds, mums, salvia Height: 8-10 feet, up to 25 feet with support Uses: Cut flowers, edible flowers, privacy screen Spread: 3-6 feet Family: Fabaceae Growth Rate: Fast Genus: Lablab (formerly Dolichos) Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies, other pollinators Species: purpureus Common Pests: Longtail skipper caterpillars, Japanese beetles Common Disease: Fusarium wilt, common blight, rust