Lathyrus nevadensis
Sierra Pea
Lathyrus nevadensis is a trailing plant, supported by tendrils and which grows to 1m tall. Its flowers are hermaphroditic, pollinated by bees. They are pinkish to reddish purple and appear in late spring to early summer. The plant can also spread vegetatively from creeping rhizomes.
Contributed by @TheGreenRaven
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Sierra Pea
Latin name
Lathyrus nevadensis
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Fabaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
1.50 M
0.35 M
Lathyrus nevadensis
Lathyrus nevadensis is a trailing plant, supported by tendrils and which grows to 1m tall. Its flowers are hermaphroditic, pollinated by bees. They are pinkish to reddish purple and appear in late spring to early summer. The plant can also spread vegetatively from creeping rhizomes.
Planting young plants
From Mid Spring TO Mid Spring
Plant out in mid-spring in full sun or in partial shade providing support for the plants to reach their maximum height. Against a wall or fence is ideal otherwise, the plants will scramble along the ground and may not show to their full colourful potential. They need a light and well drained soil for best results.
TheGreenRaven