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| Family | Leguminosae-Papilionoideae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Spread | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | The herbaceous perennial Lathyrus vernus (spring vetchling) bears showy flowers during early spring to late spring. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Lathyrus vernus has a natural resistance to deer. | | |
