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Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Bur Clover · Common Vetchling · Kibana No Renri So
Meadow Pea (Lathyrus pratensis) is a perennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers and a climbing habit, often found in meadows and pastures.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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At least 6 hours of direct sun is ideal.
Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not soggy.
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Reduce watering in winter.
Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.
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Thrives in moderate temperatures.
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Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.
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Requires minimal fertilization.
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A light feed in spring is usually sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
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Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune back dead or spent flower stalks to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back the entire plant in late autumn or early spring to remove dead foliage and promote new growth.
Easily propagated by seed sown in autumn or early spring. Can also be propagated by division of established clumps in early spring. Seeds may benefit from scarification or soaking before sowing.
As a perennial that spreads via rhizomes, repotting is typically done when dividing plants in spring. For container-grown plants, repot every 2-3 years into a slightly larger pot with fresh potting mix.
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Where Meadow Pea (Lathyrus pratensis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lathyrus |
| Species | Lathyrus pratensis |
Similar in genus Lathyrus
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