Lathyrus latifolius | Perennial Sweet Pea | Vine
Lathyrus latifolius belongs to the plant family FABACE and Genus Lathyrus This Vine prefers Dry soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Various
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Lathyrus latifolius does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Lathyrus latifolius so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Lathyrus latifolius perennial sweet pea is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Lathyrus latifolius | Perennial Sweet Pea is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Lathyrus latifolius can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20 Fahrenheit. Perennial sweet pea needs summer days with high heat. It needs soil that is dry. This plant is drought tolerant.
Lathyrus latifolius will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 3 and10 years.
Lathyrus latifolius is a perennial. The blossoms appear in various colors.
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 9' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
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