Hyacinth is also a color :-) Typically a pinky-purple, the common name of this bean is named for the color flowers it produces.

Thanks; I hadn't realized that hyacinth is a color. Wikipedia doesn't have anything about hyacinth as a color, but I just looked in Merriam-Webster's and there it is, described as "a light violet to moderate purple." Thank you! I couldn't find that anywhere on the web.

A WHITE fragrant variety that is. :)

Thanks; I didn't know that. It is such a wonderful vine. The leaves are as beautiful as the flower!

The cultivar I'm growing is 'Ruby Moon'.

Hi Rick, I just bought "Ruby Moon" seeds today. I also live in zone 6b, MA. Are they hard to grow? Are they rewarding for the effort you put into it?

They’re beautiful and well worth the effort.

I started mine indoors yesterday; however, I'm not sure if they like to be transplanted. I may buy another pack of seeds and start them outdoors once the weather warms up. How did you grow your vine from seeds and when did you start seeing flowers/beans? We also have tons of rabbits and some years groundhogs too that love to eat our plants. Is this the type of plant I need to protect from critters? Thanks for any advice you have!

I honestly can’t remember-it was five years ago!

No worries! I will try to post my success--or failure--to let you know.

I plant the seeds directly in the ground. Very easy to start.