LATHYRUS vernus
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LATHYRUS vernus
Commonly known as Spring vetchling
Low growing bushy perennial. Purple pea-like flowers in spring
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Continental Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia (Siberia) -
DeciduousDark green leaves divided into 2-4 pairs of ovate to elliptic, sharp-pointed leaflets 3-8cm (1¼-3in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
20-45cm (8-18in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousDense, clump-forming perennial with upright stems. Produces one-sided racemes of 3-6 flowers to 2cm (¾in) long, turning almost greenish-blue.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Or light, dappled shade -
harmful if eaten
Pods and seeds. People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size20-45cm (8-18in)
45cm (18in)
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