Lathyrus Species, Tangier Pea, Tangier Scarlet Pea
Lathyrustingitanus

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species: tingitanus (ting-ee-TAN-us)

Synonym:Lathyrus coruscans

Synonym:Lathyrus mexicanus

Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting