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Two-flowered Everlasting Pea

Lathyrus grandiflorus, Fabaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Asian HazelCorylus heterophylla
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Whitebark RaspberryRubus leucodermis
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
Giant WildryeLeymus condensatus
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow Crown VetchCoronilla scorpioides

Related legume species may compete for similar rhizobial associations

Mockernut HickoryCarya tomentosa

Hickory allelopathic compounds inhibit pea family plants including everlasting pea

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BuildingErosion ControlLiving MulchBiomass Production

Common Questions

What zones does Two-flowered Everlasting Pea grow in?

Two-flowered Everlasting Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

Is Two-flowered Everlasting Pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Two-flowered Everlasting Pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Two-flowered Everlasting Pea?

Good companions for Two-flowered Everlasting Pea include Asian Hazel, Whitebark Raspberry, Giant Wildrye.

Design guilds with Two-flowered Everlasting Pea and see companion relationships visually.

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