Pea, Dwarf Grey Sugar shoot
Lathyrus oleraceus 'Pea, Dwarf Grey Sugar'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 5 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Notes
'Pea, Dwarf Grey Sugar' (Lathyrus oleraceus 'Pea, Dwarf Grey Sugar') is an annual grown for pea shoots with a mild pea flavor. 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 stays low at 3 to 5 inches tall and spreads about 12 inches. Sow it in spring or fall, since it blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn.
Pairs well with German Red garlic, Zucchini, and Profusion Red zinnia.