Everlasting Pea
Lathyrus latifolius
Also known as
Broad-Leaved Everlasting Pea, Hardy Sweet Pea, Perennial Pea, Perennial Sweet Pea, Broadleaf Peavine, Everlasting Sweet Pea
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Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
6a
USDA zone
-23°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 1m |
1.5m | Min | 50cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Everlasting Pea Overview
Lathyrus latifolius is a vigorous climbing perennial from the Fabaceae family. Commonly known by the names Everlasting Pea or Broad-Leaved Everlasting Pea, amongst others. This plant grows up to 2m each year and repeatedly flowers, producing vivid pink-purple flowers if regularly harvested. The flowers measure between 2-3cm across, they are arranged on raceme structures, usually in groups of 5-11 blooms. Stems are winged and foliage is arranged in pairs, leaflets are grey-green in colour and possess tendrils for climbing.
Common problems with Everlasting Pea
How to propagate Everlasting Pea
Seed
Division
Division in spring.
Special features of Everlasting Pea
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Other uses of Everlasting Pea
Suits being grown in wall side borders to climber or in flower borders to be allowed to scramble over banks and slopes.
Climbers and Wall Plants – Top 20
Perfect to cover unsightly walls or to grow as shelter to seating areas; these will all create talking points.
