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Lathyrus latifolius

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.