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Caley Pea

Lathyrus hirsutus, Fabaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Large CrabgrassDigitaria sanguinalis
Nitrogen Fixation
Blue ElderberrySambucus cerulea
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
Wormseed WallflowerErysimum cheiranthoides
Nitrogen FixationPest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Tuberous SweetpeaLathyrus tuberosus

Related Lathyrus species that may inhibit each other through root exudates

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlBiomass Production

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung Pods

Common Questions

What zones does Caley Pea grow in?

Caley Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

Is Caley Pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Caley Pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Caley Pea?

Good companions for Caley Pea include Large Crabgrass, Blue Elderberry, Wormseed Wallflower.

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