Lathyrus pubescens

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 5'
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-10b

Lathyrus pubescens plant details

Lathyrus pubescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus pubescens

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus pubescens

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Celestial blue-lavender blooms with a delicate & unique grape-soda scent are borne in late Spring on this perennial Sweet Pea species from South America. Unlike some other perennial Lathyrus, this one is not a rabid thug, but it is well adapted to our Mediterranean clime & once established it can take some drought. Stems climb to 5’ & though plants do flower in their first year, they are more specious & generous with their blooms in years two & up, carrying up to fifteen 1” blooms per stem! Often, plants will be Summer dormant. Provide support – either a trellis or an open-stemmed shrub, for this beauty to climb!