Leafy Pea
Lathyrus polyphyllus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Lathyrus
- Species:
- Lathyrus polyphyllus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon, Washington
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Idas blue (Lycaeides idas), Western Tailed-Blue (Everes amyntula)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: 45-90 days of cool/moist stratification to break dormancy
Establishment: This species of pea can be found in California, Washington and Oregon.
Source: npn.rngr.net