Lathyrus davidii

Lathyrus davidii

Native to:
China | Japan | Korea | Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Lathyrus
Species:
Lathyrus davidii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification to break dormancy.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Resents transplanting. Requires darkness. Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper. Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard water and any seeds that remain floating. * plant in deep pot

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society