Perennial peavine (Lathyrus latifolius)
Care, watering, light and tips for Perennial peavine on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Perennial peavine
Lathyrus latifolius, commonly known as Perennial Sweet Pea or Everlasting Pea, is a vigorous climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Its winged stems produce clusters of large, showy pink, white, or purple flowers, which lack the sweet fragrance of their annual relatives. It is ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or walls, adding a rustic and colorful touch to the garden.
Native range
Europe and Southwest Asia
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and well-drained soil, preferably enriched with organic matter. Watering should be regular, especially during dry periods, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged. A common mistake is not providing adequate support, as it is a climbing plant that needs something to cling to for full development. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage continuous blooming.
How to save a dying Perennial peavine
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, no flowering, soft stems.
- First aid
- Check drainage, water if soil is dry, protect from intense direct sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or prolonged drought. Lack of support.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and the issue is corrected.