Lathyrus aureus
(Golden Perennial Sweet Pea)
Family - Papilionaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Asia
Year of Introduction - 1883
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H7
Height - 45cm or more
Width - 30cm or more
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: Clump-forming herbaceous Perennial. Mid to dark green pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets and are held on flattened, upright stems that do not climb. Amber pea-like flowers are produced in Racemes from late spring into early summer. Although related to the well-known Sweet Pea, this plant is not a climber, nor is it fragrant.
Synonym - Lathyrus aurantiacus, L. luteus, Orobus aureus.
Flower:
Upright racemes of amber-orange, pea-like flowers are produced in May and June.
Flower colour: Orange, yellow
Flower shape: Pea-like flowers in racemes
Flowering time: May, June
Foliage:
Mid to dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets. Leaves are held on flattened, upright, non-climbing stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate, with ovate to elliptic leaflets
Poison Information:
May cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Seed, division.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture retentive, but well drained soil.