LATHYRUS vernus 'Cynaeus'
Small
Part shade
Sun
Purple
Fertile soil
Reasonable soil
Spring
Description
Height x Spread: 25cm x 25cm
Lathryus vernus is commonly known as Spring Vetchling, this plant forms a dense clump of green pinnate foliage. Blue rounded pea like flowers open from purple buds.
L.v. 'Cyaneus' thrives in humus-rich, moist but free-draining soils in sun or dappled shade. A superb spring flowering under-planter for shrubs and roses. It will also look fantastic when planted towards the front of a flower border or bed.
All parts of the plant are toxic.
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