Lathyrus Tuberosus
Grass Vetchling
Lathyrus Tuberosus is a scrambling, climbing perennial with the roots with small tubers. In summer, it bears clusters of crimson or rose Sweet Pea-like flowers in summer. Its flowers are hermaphroditic, pollinated by bees. The plants spread vegetatively from the root system. Height to1.2m.
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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
Grass Vetchling
Latin name
Lathyrus Tuberosus
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Fabaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
Lathyrus Tuberosus
Lathyrus Tuberosus is a scrambling, climbing perennial with the roots with small tubers. In summer, it bears clusters of crimson or rose Sweet Pea-like flowers in summer. Its flowers are hermaphroditic, pollinated by bees. The plants spread vegetatively from the root system. Height to1.2m.
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. They need a light and well drained soil for best results.