Everlasting-pea
Lathyrus latifolius
Everlasting pea is a vigorous, climbing perennial vine that produces masses of showy pink to magenta flowers throughout summer, perfect for training up trellises, fences, or pergolas. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil and provide a sturdy support structure early, as it can reach 6-9 feet in a season. Cut stems back to ground level each autumn and expect robust regrowth each spring with little additional care.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During The Growing Season; Reduce In Winter • Water Deeply And Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
5.8 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 3, 2015 by Manuel Ortiz (cc-by-sa)
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