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Lathyrus Species, Flat Pea, Flat Peavine, Narrow-leaved Everlasting Pea

Lathyrussylvestris

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)

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Species

sylvestris (sil-VESS-triss)

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Synonym

Lathyrus heterophyllus

Lathyrus platyphyllus

Lathyrus silvestris

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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