Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Lathyrus

Species:

Lathyrus pratensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Common in meadows and grasslands; prefers nutrient-rich soils.