Flat Pea, Lathco, Lathyrus sylvestris, Lathco seed
Lathyrus sylvestris, Lathco

Flat Pea, Lathco

Hardy rhizomatous legume; excellent for soil stabilization in infertile soils; seed must be incorporated into the soil to achieve successful establishment.

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General Product Information
  • Species:
    Flat Pea, Lathco
  • Species Type:
    Naturalized
  • Product Categories:
  • Habitat:
    Borders of fields and thickets.
  • Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Bloom Period:
    July
  • Flower Color:
    Purple, Pink, White
  • Typical Height:
    6.5 ft
  • Minimum Root Depth:
    12 in
  • pH:
    5.0 – 7.8
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    NI
  • Midwest
    NI
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    NI
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    NI
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Shade
  • Drought:
    High
  • Salt:
    No
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    8,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Up to 12 lb
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fluffy

$16.80/lb

Description

Hardy rhizomatous legume; excellent for soil stabilization in infertile soils; seed must be incorporated into the soil to achieve successful establishment.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Summer

ColorSearchTerms

Pink, Purple, White

FoliageColor

Green

IndicatorRegion1

NI

IndicatorRegion2

NI

IndicatorRegion3

NI

IndicatorRegion4

NI

LifeCycle

Perennial

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