| | | Family | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 0.3 - 2.4 m (1 - 8 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Lathyrus latifolius (Everlasting sweet Pea) bears medium red blossoms during early summer to early autumn. | | Typical Uses | Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover, mass planting and vine or climber. | | Special Characteristics | Lathyrus latifolius attracts butterflies to your garden. Lathyrus latifolius tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. | | |