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    Lathyrus japonicus

    Also Known As

    • Beach Sweet Pea

    Plant type

    groundcover, vine

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Lathyrus japonicus plant details

    Lathyrus japonicus is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous groundcover vine with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus japonicus

    Plant type: groundcover vine
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: trellis

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus japonicus

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beach Sweet Pea. A tough vining plant for poor sandy soil conditions it will vigorously cover a slope or climb up a small trellis. Dark lavender flowers throughout the summer. 8-12'.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Lathyrus japonicus plant

    How to Grow Lathyrus japonicus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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