Black-pea
Lathyrus niger
Black-pea is a hardy woodland perennial that thrives in dappled shade with average, well-drained soil. It requires minimal watering once established and benefits from support as it climbs through surrounding vegetation. This low-maintenance plant is well suited to naturalistic or woodland garden settings.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Lightly, Allowing The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 15, 2022 by Eszter Kovács (cc-by-sa)
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