Lathyrus, commonly known as wild pea or vetchling, is a genus of climbing annual and biennial plants in the Fabaceae family. These deciduous climbers have pinnate leaves ending in tendrils and produce prominent pea-like flowers, some with a pleasant fragrance. They thrive in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soils across a range of types and pH levels. Suitable for city gardens, courtyards, and containers, Lathyrus is hardy to UK zone H3 and offers seasonal interest from spring through autumn.

Lathyrus, or wild pea, is a hardy climbing annual/biennial with pea-like flowers, ideal for sunny city gardens, patios, and hanging baskets from spring to

Lathyrus

Lathyrus belinensis is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its scrambling and clump-forming habit. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing aspects in exposed or sheltered locations. It grows best in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including walls, banks, cottage gardens, and coastal areas, it flowers from spring through to autumn and is hardy to UK zone H7.

Lathyrus belinensis is a hardy climbing annual or biennial thriving in full sun or partial shade, ideal for walls, slopes, and wildlife gardens from spring to

Lathyrus belinensis

Lathyrus japonicus, the sea pea, beach pea, circumpolar pea or sea vetchling, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to temperate coastal areas of the Northern Hemisphere, and Argentina. It is a herbaceous perennial growing trailing stems 50–80 cm (20–31 in) long, typically on sand and gravel storm beaches. The leaves are waxy glaucous green, 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) long, pinnate, with 2-5 pairs of leaflets, the terminal leaflet usually replaced by a twining tendril. The flowers are broad, with a dark purple standard petal and paler purple wing and keel petals; they are produced in racemes of up to twelve flowers. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, hanging basket and patio and container plants.

Beach pea (Lathyrus japonicus) is a hardy annual biennial thriving in full sun, ideal for city gardens and containers with interest from spring to autumn.

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Lathyrus japonicus

Lathyrus linifolius is a species of pea, commonly called bitter vetch or heath pea. The name bitter vetch is also sometimes used for Vicia ervilia and also for Vicia orobus. The tubers of L. linifolius were formerly used as an appetite suppressant in medieval Scotland, and this use has brought the plant to recent medical attention. In the wild it grows across Afghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, Albania, Alberta and other regions. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, hanging basket and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.

Lathyrus montanus is a member of the Fabaceae family, known for its climbing vines and distinctive pinnate leaves that end in tendrils. This species produces flowers similar to those of peas, showcasing the genus's characteristic growth form.

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Lathyrus montanus

Lathyrus occidentalis subsp. occidentalis is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its pinnate leaves ending in tendrils and pea-like flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, suitable for a range of soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal settings, as well as containers and hanging baskets. Its season of interest spans spring through autumn, offering extended garden appeal.

Lathyrus occidentalis subsp. occidentalis is a climbing annual or biennial with pea-like flowers, thriving in full sun and ideal for patios and city gardens.

Lathyrus occidentalis subsp. occidentalis

The sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus, is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae (legumes), native to Sicily, southern Italy and the Aegean Islands.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Banty' is a hardy annual sweet pea ideal for climbers and borders, flowering from spring to autumn in full sun or partial shade.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Banty'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Baronscourt' is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its scrambling, clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. Like other Lathyrus plants, it features pinnate leaves ending in tendrils and produces prominent, pea-like flowers, often with a pleasant fragrance. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil and prefers full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for south- or west-facing aspects. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and is ideal for use as a climber on walls, in cottage gardens, or coastal settings, with interest from spring through to autumn.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Baronscourt' is a hardy climbing annual with fragrant flowers, ideal for walls, slopes, and wildlife-friendly UK gardens from spring to

Lathyrus odoratus 'Baronscourt'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Chatsworth' is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its scrambling habit and deciduous pinnate leaves ending in tendrils. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for south- or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and flowers from spring through autumn. 'Chatsworth' is ideal for use as a climber on walls, in cottage gardens, or in wildlife-friendly and coastal settings, where its pea-like flowers add seasonal interest.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Chatsworth' is a hardy climbing annual with fragrant flowers, ideal for sunny walls, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly spaces.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Chatsworth'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté' is an annual or biennial cultivar of the Lathyrus genus, known for its climbing and scrambling habit. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil such as loam or sand with a range of pH levels. It is suitable for various garden settings including walls, borders, banks, and informal or wildlife gardens. Flowering in spring through to autumn, it benefits from a south- or west-facing aspect and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered locations.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté' is a hardy annual climber with fragrant blooms from spring to autumn, ideal for walls, slopes, and cottage gardens.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Miranda Crafer' is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its scrambling habit and deciduous pinnate leaves ending in tendrils. This plant thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soils under full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for south- or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is ideal for use as a climber on walls, in cottage gardens, or city courtyards. 'Miranda Crafer' is best propagated by seed and provides seasonal interest from spring through to autumn.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Miranda Crafer' is a hardy climbing annual with fragrant flowers, ideal for walls, borders, and wildlife gardens from spring to autumn.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Miranda Crafer'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Pip's Maroon' is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its pinnate leaves ending in tendrils and pea-like flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as containers and hanging baskets, it offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn. Propagation is typically by seed sown indoors or directly in the soil during spring.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Pip's Maroon' is a climbing annual with pea-like flowers, ideal for full sun and perfect for patios, containers, and informal gardens.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Pip's Maroon'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Prince of Orange' Morse is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its pea-like flowers and climbing habit. This deciduous plant thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing aspects. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including walls, banks, cottage gardens, and coastal areas, it flowers from spring through autumn. Propagation is typically by seed or division, and it is hardy to UK zone H7.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Prince of Orange' Morse is a hardy annual biennial climber with vibrant colour, ideal for walls, slopes, and wildlife gardens from spring to

Lathyrus odoratus 'Prince of Orange' Morse

Lathyrus odoratus 'Rosemary Padley' is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its pinnate leaves ending in tendrils and pea-like flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city gardens, courtyards, patios, containers, and hanging baskets. It flowers from spring through to autumn and is propagated by sowing seeds either indoors or directly outdoors in spring.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Rosemary Padley' is a climbing annual or biennial with fragrant pea-like flowers, perfect for sunny city gardens and containers from spring

Lathyrus odoratus 'Rosemary Padley'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Southwood Trifle' is a cultivar of the Lathyrus genus, which includes annuals and biennials known for their climbing or scrambling habit and pinnate leaves ending in tendrils. This cultivar is a deciduous climber that thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing aspects. It is suitable for various garden settings, including walls, banks, and informal or wildlife gardens, and is hardy to UK zone H7. 'Southwood Trifle' flowers in spring, summer, and autumn, adding seasonal interest to the garden.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Southwood Trifle' is a hardy annual climber flowering from spring to autumn, ideal for walls, slopes, and coastal gardens.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Southwood Trifle'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Tutankhamun's Pea' is an annual or biennial climbing plant belonging to the genus Lathyrus, which includes species known for their pinnate leaves ending in tendrils and pea-like flowers, some of which are fragrant. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing aspects. It is deciduous and suitable for a variety of garden settings including walls, banks, cottage gardens, and coastal areas. Flowering in spring through autumn, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and can be propagated by seed or division.

Lathyrus odoratus 'Tutankhamun's Pea' is a hardy annual or biennial climber with pea-like flowers, ideal for sunny walls, borders, and wildlife gardens from

Lathyrus odoratus 'Tutankhamun's Pea'

Lathyrus odoratus Sdg Kt/3, a cultivar of the sweet pea, is an annual or biennial climbing plant belonging to the genus Lathyrus in the Fabaceae family. This deciduous climber thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. It is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as containers and hanging baskets. The plant is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best propagated by sowing seeds indoors or directly outdoors in spring, with interest through spring, summer, and autumn.

Sweet pea Sdg Kt/3 is a fragrant annual or biennial climber thriving in full sun, ideal for city gardens, patios, and containers from spring to autumn.

Lathyrus odoratus Sdg Kt/3

Lathyrus odoratus var. nanellus 'Scarlet Stripe Cherub' (Cherub Series) is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its pinnate leaves ending in tendrils and pea-like flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and sheltered positions, preferring fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. It is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as hanging baskets and containers. Its season of interest spans spring, summer, and autumn, making it a versatile choice for extended floral display.

Lathyrus odoratus var. nanellus 'Scarlet Stripe Cherub' is a hardy climbing annual with pea-like flowers, perfect for sunny patios and cottage gardens from

Lathyrus odoratus var. nanellus 'Scarlet Stripe Cherub' (Cherub Series)

Lathyrus oleraceus 'White Wedding' is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its deciduous foliage and pea-like flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soils such as loam or sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including walls, banks, cottage gardens, and coastal areas. 'White Wedding' offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn and can be propagated by seed or division.

Lathyrus oleraceus 'White Wedding' is a hardy climbing annual or biennial with pea-like flowers, ideal for sunny or partially shaded UK gardens from spring to

Lathyrus oleraceus 'White Wedding'

Lathyrus pubescens is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its deciduous foliage and prominent pea-like flowers. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect, growing best in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, as well as patios and containers, it offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn. Propagation is typically by seed sown in pots or directly into the soil during spring or autumn.

Lathyrus pubescens is a climbing annual or biennial with pea-like flowers, thriving in full sun and ideal for city gardens and containers from spring to autumn.

Lathyrus pubescens

Lathyrus tuberosus (also known as the tuberous pea, tuberous vetchling, earthnut pea, aardaker, or tine-tare) is a small, climbing perennial plant, native in moist temperate parts of Europe and Western Asia. The plant is a trailer or weak climber, supported by tendrils, growing to 1.2 m tall. The leaves are pinnate, with two leaflets and a branched twining tendril at the apex of the petiole. Its flowers are hermaphroditic, pollinated by bees. Mature plants reach roughly 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects.

Tuberous pea (Lathyrus tuberosus) is a climbing perennial thriving in full sun, valued for summer and winter interest in temperate UK gardens.

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Lathyrus tuberosus

Lathyrus undulatus, also known as wavy pea, is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus, which is in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Turkey, specifically the northwest slopes of Trabzon, Rize, Bolu, Bursa, Sakarya; as well as Crimea, specifically the southern slopes of Nikita Yayla. Its Turkish name is Istanbul Nazendesi. Lathyrus undulatus is a perennial plant, growing to a height of 50–100 cm (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in) under suitable living conditions. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, hanging basket and patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.

Lathyrus undulatus, a member of the Fabaceae family, showcases the climbing nature typical of its genus. This species is characterized by its pinnate leaves that end in tendrils, allowing it to cling and climb effectively.

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Lathyrus undulatus

Lathyrus vernus, the spring vetchling, spring pea, or spring vetch, is a species of flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Lathyrus, native to forests of Europe and Siberia. It forms a dense clump of pointed leaves with purple flowers in spring, shading to a greenish-blue with age. This species, and the cultivar 'Alboroseus', have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It grows to around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects.

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Lathyrus vernus

Lathyrus vernus, the spring vetchling, spring pea, or spring vetch, is a species of flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Lathyrus, native to forests of Europe and Siberia. It forms a dense clump of pointed leaves with purple flowers in spring, shading to a greenish-blue with age.

Lathyrus vernus 'Subtle Hints' is a hardy perennial with purple flowers, ideal for climbers and wildlife gardens in full sun or partial shade.

Lathyrus vernus 'Subtle Hints'

lathyrus chloranthus is a species in the genus Lathyrus, belonging to the Fabaceae. It flowers in the UK summer from June to August. Growth form within the genus is variable, so identification and care depend on species-specific details.

Lathyrus chloranthus is a member of the Lathyrus genus in the Fabaceae family and flowers from June to August.