Austrian winterpea
Lathyrus hirsutus
Austrian winterpea is a vigorous, fast-growing annual or short-lived perennial vine suited to sunny or partly shaded garden beds. It fixes nitrogen in the soil, making it a useful cover crop or companion plant in the garden. Provide support for its climbing tendrils and water regularly during dry spells for best flowering.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Flowers
blue
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days Depending On Rainfall • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.8 – 6.2
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 16, 2020 by Valérie Maraval (cc-by-sa)
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