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Lathyrus Species, Golden Pea

Lathyrusaureus

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
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Species
aureus (AW-re-us)
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Synonym
Orobus aureus
Orobus kolenatii
Orobus orientalis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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
Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Laurens, South Carolina

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