How to Grow and Care for Flat pea

Flat pea, also known as Narrow-Leaved Everlasting Pea, Perennial pea, Wood pea, Narrow-leaved vetchling, Caley pea

Flat pea is a robust perennial plant well-suited for growth in temperate regions. Key care points include ensuring adequate support structures for its climbing habit and managing its invasive potential by controlling its spread. With these considerations in mind, flat pea is generally an easy plant to care for, tolerating a variety of soil conditions and withstanding occasional neglect.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Flat pea

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Flat pea is characterized by its winged stems and slender, green foliage. This perennial vine showcases distinctive purple flowers resembling those of peas, which appear in elongated clusters and typically bloom in early summer. Its growth can reach up to 7 feet (about 2.13 meters) given proper support, alternatively up to 30 inches (76 cm) when unsupported. The plant produces flattened seed pods and is known to spread via rhizomes to form dense mats.