How to Grow and Care for Perennial pea

Perennial pea, also known as Everlasting pea, Broad-leaved everlasting-pea, Sweet pea, Perennial sweet pea, Peavine, Hardy sweet pea

Perennial pea is a vigorous, perennial climber known for its low maintenance requirements. It thrives in well-draining soil and full to partial sun. One special care point is its need for space to spread, as perennial pea can become invasive if not managed. Support structures are beneficial for guided growth. Regular watering and occasional pruning to control size are sufficient, making perennial pea an easy-care plant for gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Perennial pea

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	5-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Varieties of Perennial pea

Perennial pea 'White Pearl'

Perennial pea 'White Pearl' is a Perennial pea cultivar selected for ornamental purposes only—unlike its parent plant that produces pinkish-purple flowers, the flowers of this cultivar are pure white, which give the cultivar its name. Perennial pea 'White Pearl' is also distinguished by its blue-green foliage.

Perennial pea 'Albus'

Perennial pea 'Albus' is distinct for its pure white flowers and paired ovate leaves. A cultivar of Lathyrus latifolius, its name means “white” in Latin. Gardeners love this plant for its delicate flowers and its versatility and hardiness as either a climber or ground cover.

Perennial pea 'Rosa Perle'

Perennial pea 'Rosa Perle' is a perennial pea characterized by delicate pink flowers that contrast with the darker pink color of the parent plant's flowers. The flower color resembles that of the rose cultivar 'Rose Perle D'Or' for which this hybrid is named. This attractive member of the pea family is a vigorous climbing plant ideal for growing on borders and slopes.

Perennial pea 'Red Pearl'

Perennial pea 'Red Pearl' is a Perennial pea cultivar, noted for its large and bright pink-red flowers displayed against deep green foliage. The flowers are more vibrant than the flowers of the parent plant. This old-fashioned climbing vine is prized among gardeners and often used as an ornamental plant.

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Perennial pea is characterized by its herbaceous, climbing vine growth habit, reaching heights of up to 10 feet (3 meters). Notably, it exhibits ternately compound leaves, with the distinctive trait that the third leaflet is a 3-branched tendril, crucial for climbing. The stems of this plant are green and winged, which enhances its ornamental value. During summer, it produces vibrant pea-like flowers, borne in clusters on elongated peduncles that rise above the foliage. The fruit manifests as a bean-like pod containing several green peas. This species thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is propagated by seed.