Beach-pea
Lathyrus japonicus
Beach-pea thrives in sandy, well-drained coastal or garden soils with at least 6 hours of sun and tolerates some light shade. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, but ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. It is a nitrogen-fixing perennial that benefits neighbouring plants and requires minimal fertilisation once established.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 120″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Soil Is Evenly Moist; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 28, 2021 by norbert verneau (cc-by-sa)
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