Lathyrus, Everlasting Pea, Sweet Pea 'Pink Pearl'

Lathyruslatifolius

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species
latifolius (lat-ee-FOH-lee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bordelonville, Louisiana

Browns Mills, New Jersey

Kendall, Washington

Maple Falls, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Kendall, WA (Zone 8a) | July 2014 | positive

Mine is a wild flower here. I live in the Pacific Northwest. Zone 8A. It is in a very weedy part of my yard and has grown into my brush ...Read More

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Browns Mills, NJ (Zone 6b) | November 2008 | neutral

I have mine growing in a moist sandy site and it has done well. It will spread rapidly in a season. Make sure to give it plenty of room. ...Read More

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