Lathyrus venosus

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Common Name: Veiny Pea, Wild Sweet Pea, Bushy Vetch 

Part shade, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, sandy soil.  3 ft. height, blooms in summer, purple or bi-colored purple and white flowers.

Germination Code:  Part shade, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, sandy soil.  3 ft. height, blooms in summer, purple or bi-colored purple and white flowers.

Native Region: Only occurs in 7 counties – Chester, Cheatham, Hamilton, Rhea, Polk, Blount, & Cocke

Vine-like perennial in the Pea Family.

Veiny Pea, Wild Sweet Pea, Bushy Vetch - Lathyrus venosus 3
Photo Courtesy Prairie Moon Nursery http://www.prairiemoon.com/
Veiny Pea, Wild Sweet Pea, Bushy Vetch - Lathyrus venosus 2
Photo Courtesy Prairie Moon Nursery http://www.prairiemoon.com/