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broad-leaved sweet pea (Lathyrus latifolius)

Broad-leaved everlasting pea (Lathyrus latifolius) is a vigorous, scrambling perennial vine with showy pink or white flowers that bloom summer to fall.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Regular

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Water

Regular

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Thrives in temperatures between 15-24°C. Protect from frost.

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed with balanced fertilizer during growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

300 - 600 cm

Spread

90 - 150 cm

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

2.5 - 5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Pisum latifolium (L.) E.H.L.Krause
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusLathyrus
  • speciesLathyrus latifolius
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic

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