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Lathyrus Species, Sweet Pea

Lathyrushookeri

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)

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Species

hookeri (HOOK-er-ee)

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Synonym

Lathyrus chilensis

Lathyrus epetiolaris

Lathyrus heterocirrus

Lathyrus litoralis

Lathyrus sessilifolius

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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neutral

negative

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