Lathyrus sylvestris
- Product number: 594070
- Origin: Europe
- Latin: Lathyrus sylvestris
A rare species, still found in woodland areas in the Netherlands. The slender flowers emerge from a green calyx and have a white base with pink tips and wine-red veins. The leaves are very narrowly lance-shaped. The flowers are popular with butterflies and bumblebees! Plants climb up to 2 m.
Hardy Lathyrus species are less well-known, but certainly an enrichment for your garden. Every year they emerge from the ground and climb to a greater or lesser extent (depending on the variety) against netting or stakes. In a pot, it grows as a lush hanging plant.
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Latin: Lathyrus sylvestris
Dutch: Boslathyrus
English: Narrow-leaved everlasting pea
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- Flower colour: White base with pink tips and wine-red veins
- Origin: Europe
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Lathyrus sylvestris
- Dutch: Wood Pea
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
- English: Narrow-leaved everlasting pea
