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broad-leaved sweet pea
Lathyrus latifolius
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A perennial climbing vine with broad leaflets and pink or magenta sweet pea-like flowers that bloom throughout summer. It climbs via tendrils and is excellent for trellises, arbors, and fences.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.8 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Southern Europe
Function & Care
erosion controlnitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Nitrogen Fixer · Moderate
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation