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Lord Anson's blue pea

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L. nervosus is a herbaceous, perennial climber with prominently-veined, leathery, grey-green leaves terminating in a tendril. The scented, purplish-blue flowers appear in small clusters on long stems in summer

Scientific classification

Species: Lord Anson's blue pea (Lathyrus nervosus)
Genus: Lathyrus
Family: Fabaceae

Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Lord Anson's blue pea

Distribution map

Southern America

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Culture

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Toxicity

Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Lord Anson's blue pea

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Lord Anson's blue pea care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Cut back to ground level in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

Needs fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, and can be trained up a support, or be allowed to scramble. Will need winter protection in all but mild areas. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

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