About
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.
About the genus
Lathyrus is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, and contains approximately 160 species. Commonly known as peavines or vetchlings, they are native to temperate areas, with a breakdown of 52 species in Europe, 30 species in North America, 78 in Asia, 24 in tropical East Africa, and 24 in temperate South America. There are annual and perennial species which may be climbing or bushy.
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In the garden
lathyrus chloranthus sits within the Lathyrus group of the Fabaceae family and is one of many species in that genus. It flowers from June to August, a fixed phenological window that helps with planning where and when it will contribute to the garden. Exact morphological and provenance details should be confirmed from a species description or a trusted taxonomic source before planting. Husbandry depends on the particular growth habit: members of Lathyrus include both annual and perennial types and range from climbers to non-climbing forms, so the first step is to establish whether a given plant needs a support or will occupy a border or meadow niche. Where climbing, provide a stout trellis, cane or similar support and allow space for shoots; non-climbing types can be placed within mixed herbaceous borders or meadow pockets where their flowering period complements other summer species. Sourcing material from specialist nurseries and consulting authoritative references will give the precise information needed for sowing, propagation and overwintering for this species. Note the flowering window — June to August — when selecting companion plants and scheduling pruning or training operations.
From the Fenn Plants journal
- Notes on DaffodilsWhen to plant daffodil bulbs in the UK, how deep, how to naturalise them in grass, why daffodils stop flowering (“blindness”), and why you should never mix cut daffodils with other flowers.
- Keeping Your NerveHow to garden through a heatwave — the best time to water, why deep soaks beat daily sprinkles, caring for pots and vulnerable plants, and why you can let the lawn go brown.
- Made to LastHow to clean, store and protect garden pots and planters — the frost-proof vs frost-resistant difference, winter care for terracotta and ceramic, and how to reuse a broken pot.
More in the Lathyrus genus
- Lathyrus aureusperennial golden pea
- Lathyrus grandiflorustwo-flowered everlasting pea
- Lathyrus latifoliusbroad-leaved everlasting pea
- Lathyrus latifolius 'Rose Queen'Rose Queen Everlasting Pea
- Lathyrus maritimusSea pea
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Phyllis Elizabeth'Sweet Pea
- Lathyrus rotundifoliusPersian everlasting pea
- Lathyrus latifolius albus or albiflorus or 'White Pearl'White Everlasting Pea