Lathyrus vestitus
$10.20
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Pacific Pea
Pacific Pea is a perennial species of wild pea with evergreen vines of twining tendrils that can reach up to 4-8 ft. long. Its appearance can vary quite a lot across subspecies, but generally Pacific Peas display showy pink to violet to white flower clusters that bloom prolifically throughout the first half of the year.
This species usually occurs in part shade near oaks and makes the perfect trellis vine for a dry/partial shade garden, or can be let loose to climb through shrubs such as toyon, mountain mahogany, and chamise.
Lifeform:
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bats, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Moths, Drought Tolerant
| Container | D-16, D-40 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Flowers provide nectar for butterflies and other pollinators., Likely larval host plant for several species of moths, including the Cerulean Looper and Tobacco Budworm. |
| Historical Uses | Indigenous groups of the California coast also make a decoction of the roots for a general remedy and emetic for internal injuries., Miwok peoples consume the raw seeds and greens as food. |
| Distribution | Native to western North America, mostly in California., The ranges of some subspecies extend into Oregon and Baja California as well. |
| Elevation | 0 – 4921 feet |
| Habitat | Slopes, climbing through other plants |
| Communities | Chaparral, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Redwood Forest |