Lathyrus littoralis
Lathyrus littoralis
Silky beach pea is a coastal native that prefers sandy, well-drained soils and tolerates salt spray, making it ideal for coastal garden restoration projects. Plant in partial shade to full sun and water moderately, allowing the soil to partially dry between waterings. It is best suited for naturalistic or native plant gardens along the Pacific Coast.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.8 – 7.8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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