Asparagus Pea, Winged Pea, Square Podded Pea, Winged Lotus

Lotustetragonolobus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lotus (LO-tus)
Species
tetragonolobus (tet-ra-gon-uh-LOW-bus)
Synonym
Lotus palaestinus
Tetragonolobus edulis
Tetragonolobus purpureus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Red
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Albany, California

Richmond, California

San Bernardino, California

Montrose, Colorado

Boise, Idaho

Barbourville, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Ijamsville, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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the Mountains, CO (Zone 4a) | December 2012 | positive

Actually, the entire plant is edible. Grows well in cooler climates. Doesn't tolerate heat very well. Be sure to shade with overhead nett...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

This legume is not related to either asparagus or peas. Mentioned as early as 1734 by Philip Miller, one of the earliest garden writers....Read More

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