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seaside pea

seaside pea

Lathyrus japonicus

groundcover☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3bZone 9b

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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
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Fabaceae

Native Range

Japan and coastal East Asia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with