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seaside pea
Lathyrus japonicus
groundcover☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A low-growing, spreading groundcover with purple-pink pea-like flowers, native to coastal areas and well-suited for stabilizing sandy soils. Hardy and salt-tolerant, it thrives in full sun with minimal maintenance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 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
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Japan and coastal East Asia
Function & Care
erosion controlnitrogen fixerwildlife benefit
Nitrogen Fixer · Moderate
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation