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Lathyrus latifolius 'Rosa Perle'

Also Known As

  • Lathyrus latifolius 'Pink Pearl'
  • Pink Pearl Everlasting Pea
  • Pink Pearl Sweet Pea

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 1'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Lathyrus latifolius 'Rosa Perle' plant details

Lathyrus latifolius 'Rosa Perle' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus latifolius 'Rosa Perle'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming, potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus latifolius 'Rosa Perle'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of our favorites, this scrambling vine has large trusses of satiny petaled opalescent pink flowers. A long-lived perennial, often found growing around old cellar holes, it was brought here by early settlers. Poisonous seeds.

Gardening facts about Lathyrus latifolius 'Rosa Perle' plant

How to Grow Lathyrus latifolius 'Rosa Perle'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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