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