Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

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Veiny Pea, Wild Sweet Pea, Bushy Vetch

Veiny Pea, Wild Sweet Pea, Bushy Vetch 

Lathyrus venosus

Part shade, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, sandy soil.  3 ft. height, blooms in summer, purple or bi-colored purple and white flowers.

Germination Code:  H, I

Native Region:  Only occurs in 7 counties – Chester, Cheatham, Hamilton, Rhea, Polk, Blount, & Cocke

Vine-like perennial in the Pea Family.

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