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Tangier Pea

Lathyrus tingitanus, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

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

Narbon VetchVicia narbonensis
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Coast BuckwheatEriogonum latifolium
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Splitbeard BluestemAndropogon ternarius
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Mountain FleecePolygonum amplexicaule

Mountain fleece forms dense stands that shade out climbing legumes like Tangier pea

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationVertical Ground CoverPollinator SupportRapid Biomass

Edible Parts

PodsSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Tangier Pea grow in?

Tangier Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Tangier Pea a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Tangier Pea?

Good companions for Tangier Pea include Narbon Vetch, Coast Buckwheat, Splitbeard Bluestem.

Design guilds with Tangier Pea and see companion relationships visually.

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