Lathyrus vernus - P9

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth habit
Ranking.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better. - Preventive snail defence is advisable, as this plant is unfortunately very popular with snails.

Flower
Lathyrus vernus forms butterfly-shaped, magenta-coloured flowers from April.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture, woodland edge, herbaceous border