Perennial pea
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3Will it grow where I live?
Perennial pea is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Climber
- Height
- 2 m
- Spread
- 2.5 m
- Growth
- very fast
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 4–9
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 6 – 8
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Perennial pea: how big does it get?
Perennial pea (Lathyrus latifolius) grows as a Climber and reaches roughly 2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2.5 m. Growth is very fast.
Perennial pea: what site does it need?
Perennial pea tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
Perennial pea: is it hardy?
Perennial pea is listed as hardy in zone 4–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Perennial pea: will it grow in Central Europe?
Perennial pea is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
Perennial pea: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Perennial pea. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Perennial pea: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Other uses 3/10.
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