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Lathyrus vernus
Spring Pea
Fabaceae
Height
30 - 45 cm
Flower colour
purple
Flowering time
May - early June
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - partial shade
Soil
fertile, humus rich, well drained
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Europe
Lathyrus is a genus of around 160 species in the family, Fabaceae, native to Europe, Asia, E-Africa and America. The genus includes both species grown for food and garden plants.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown in January - March.
Seed covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Grows best in fertile, humus rich well drained soil.
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