Botanical Name: Lathyrus latifolius
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Africa and Europe
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3-8
Plant Dimensions: 6'–9' vines
Variety Information: 1" flowers in white, pink, mauve, and violet
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring to fall
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Late summer to fall for winter bloom. Ideal temperature is 55°–65°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting out in the fall.
Days to Emerge: 10–21 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
