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Lathyrus vernus
Spring Pea
Origin: Native to the forests of Europe and Siberia.
| Family |
| Fabaceae |
| Genus |
| Lathyrus |
| Species |
| vernus |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5-H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 15 |
| Height |
| 15 - 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 15 - 30 cm |
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| General Description |
| Lathyrus vernus or Spring Pea is a herbaceous perennial with smooth, acuminate leaves and flowers in shades of pink. |
| Landscape |
| Makes a good border plant for shady locations. Appropriate for natural, cottage and woodland gardens. Not a climber. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in part to full shade, in average, well-drained soil. Takes some time to establish. Intolerant of root disturbance and full sun. After flowering, leaves usually die down. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases of note. |
| Leaf Description |
| Bright green, acuminate (tapering to a long point), 7.5 cm long, smooth with longitudinal venation, even pinnate: 2 - 3 pairs arranged in rows with two at the tip. There are no tendrils. |
| Flower Description |
| Typically pea-like, reddish-purple with red veins, maturing to a violet-blue, 2 cm long, 5 - 8 in axillary racemes. |
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