Lathyrus latifolius
Everlasting Pea, Perennial Pea
Family |
Fabaceae |
Genus |
Lathyrus |
Species |
latifolius |
Category |
Weeds |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
1a - 6a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
0a - 5b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-51 - (-21) |
Temperature (°F) |
-60 - (-5) |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
0.5 - 1 m |
General Description |
Vigorous climbing herbaceous perennial. |
Landscape |
Banks and slopes. |
Cultivation |
Best grown as a partial shade climber in fertile soil. |
Growth |
Fast |
ID Characteristic |
Winged stems that are coupled with green leaflets holding tendrils. Double purple flowers forming racemes. |
Pests |
Aphids, slugs and snails. |
Propagation |
Seed. |