Plant Details

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial Sweet Pea

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General Information

Scientific name: Lathyrus latifolius
Also known as: Perennial Sweet Pea

Plant Properties

Layer: Climber
Size: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Seed, Seed pod
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Ground cover

Description

Seeds - cooked. It is important to be cautious due to possible toxicity; please refer to the above explanation. Young seed pods - cooked. Young plant - cooked.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08
End of Harvest: 30/09