Scientific Name
Lathyrus latifolius

Common Name
Everlasting pea; Perennial pea
Hardiness Zone:  6
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Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Texture: Fine to medium
Height: 6 to 10'
Exposure: Sun
Climbing Method: Tendrils; twining
Flower/ Fruit: Rose-pink, white, or red flowers mid-summer to fall
Comments: Wildflower in western North Carolina; herbaceous perennial; dislikes being transplanted
Cultivars: Albus (white), Blushing bride (white/pink), Pink Beauty (dark purple and red), Pink Pearl (pink), Snow Queen (white), Splendens (deep pink), White Pearl (white)
   
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