Lathyrus laevigatus

Lathyrus laevigatus

Native to:
Albania | Austria | Baltic States | Belarus | Czechia-Slovakia | Hungary | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Russia | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
purple, blue, pink

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) followed by cold stratification.

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