| | | 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 | 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Lathyrus vernus 'Spring Melody' (vetchling) bears bright pink blossoms during early spring to late spring. This plant has faded green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Lathyrus vernus 'Spring Melody' has a natural resistance to deer. | | |