This herbaceous perennial has slender upright stems that form a bushy rounded clump. It has dark green divided leaves with pointed elliptical leaflets and the small purplish blue pea shaped flowers appear in clusters during spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9 

Lathyrus vernus is naturally found from central Europe to Turkey, Caucasus and extending to Russia. It prefers an open sunny position and grows in well drained humus rich moist soils and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Spring Vetchling is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in small and cottage gardens along borders or used in pots and tubs.  It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and establishes in 2 to 3 years from division. It is also planted in a roof gardens or courtyards. ID 3102

Lathyrus (LAH-thi-rus) vernus (VERN-us)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)