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Beginner
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0.5m
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1.2m
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1-2 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Lathyrus pratensis
Other names: Meadow pea , Meadow vetchling , Meadow pea-vine
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Genus: Lathyrus
Species: L. pratensis - L. pratensis is a climbing perennial with green leaves and yellow flowers from early summer until late summer.
Lathyrus pratensis is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fragrance: .
Habit: Climbing
Toxicity: May cause stomach discomfort if ingested.
Companion planting: Plant behind early flowering perennials.
Lathyrus pratensis (Meadow vetchling ) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Wallside and trellises, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Incorporate well-rotted organic manure before planting and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks when in growth.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
Meadow vetchling is a scrambling plant, with pretty, yellow, pea-like flowers - in bloom throughout the summer - and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. This is a native of hedgerows and rough grassland and so is a useful plant for wildflower meadows and hedgebanks.
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