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Grass Vetchling in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

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.

 
plant Features
  • Grass Vetchling likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Grass Vetchling likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Grass Vetchling is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Grass Vetchling likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Grass Vetchling

Latin name

Lathyrus Tuberosus

type

Herbaceous Perennials

family

Fabaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Grass Vetchling likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Grass Vetchling is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Grass Vetchling likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Grass Vetchling likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Grass Vetchling is 0.60meters x 1.20meters 0.60 M 1.20 M

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.

 
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