Lathyrus Species, Cream Pea Vine, Yellow Vetchling
Lathyrusochroleucus

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species: ochroleucus (ock-roh-LEW-kus)

Synonym:Lathyrus albidus

Synonym:Lathyrus glaucifolius

Synonym:Lathyrus ochroleucous

Synonym:Orobus ochroleucus

Category

Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds