Lathyrus
Handsome plants when in flower, the larger kinds being welladapted as backgrounds to other plants in the shrubbery, where they will require supports. They may be planted in any garden soil, and can be...
will require supports. They may be planted in any garden soil, and can
be increased by seed, and some of the perennial kinds by division of
the root. L. Latifolia (Everlasting Pea) flowers in August, other
varieties at different times, from May onwards. Height, 1 ft. to 8 ft.
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