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Lathyrus vernus

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Lathyrus vernus

Two-tone purple and pink pea-like flowers in early spring. Thrives in shade, even quite dry shade. To 30cm.

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Description

Two-tone purple/pink or pink/white pea-like flowers in early spring. Very pretty perennial which forms neat clumps. Thrives in shade, even quite dry shade. To 30cm.

At A Glance

Common Name Spring pea
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 0 to 30cm
Colour purple
Spread Rate moderate
Flowering spring
Soil Type moist,normal,drained,dry
Aspect shade,part-shade
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

One of the most asked after plants in the garden in early spring.