garden pea
Lathyrus oleraceus (syn. Pisum sativum)
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size1 to 6 feet tall12 inches wide
- Habit
- Bush
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- 0
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Garden pea (Lathyrus oleraceus) is an annual for containers. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It has a bush habit and grows 12 to 71 inches tall. The plant spreads about 12 inches, so it fits well in a pot.
Pairs well with Russian Red garlic, Zucchini, and Teddy Bear sunflower.