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Lathyrus aureus

Also Known As

Golden Yellow Pea
Spring Vetchling

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Lathyrus aureus plant details

Lathyrus aureus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus aureus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus aureus

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Emerging crosiers rise out of the spring soil becoming distinctive burnt-orange pendulous flower spikes that make an intricate, light-handed addition to the herbaceous border - fluffy, lax, and informal. Blooms early to midsummer. 2 x 2 ft Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Uncommon species which has an understated wowness, a gently modulated shout-out, a decorous fist-pump, a nomination for Best Supporting Perennial. While this Pea is no Peacock, it nonetheless garners ample attention with its clusters of copper-orange Pea flowers in mid to late spring which are set off nicely by the dense light green leaves. Long-lived and to our minds, choice perennial.