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Lathyrus japonicus var. maritimus (beach pea)
Beach pea (Lathyrus japonicus) is a hardy coastal plant well-suited to sunny environments, thriving in full sun with well-drained, sandy soils commonly found along beaches and dunes.
This perennial legume typically grows 1 to 3 feet tall and spreads along the ground, forming low mats that help stabilize sandy shorelines. Its attractive flowers bloom in summer, drawing pollinators such as bees and butterflies, while its seeds provide food for birds and small mammals.
One remarkable feature of Lathyrus japonicus is its exceptional salt tolerance, making it a valuable choice for erosion control and habitat restoration in harsh coastal environments.
photo 1 by Σ64
photos 2 and 3 by Britt Drews
Lathyrus japonicus var. maritimus (beach pea)
$10.50Price
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type: Perennial sun needs: Sun water needs: Dry soil height: 18" plant spacing: 1/sq ft bloom time: June-August bloom color: purple salt tolerant. Some salt exposure should not be fatal to the plant but some leaf burning may still occur. Deer resistant (please note that does not mean deer proof). Can grow in a container Can handle roadside conditions Supports at-risk wildlife:
Beach pea is part of dune vegetation structure referenced in ecological descriptions of piping plover (federally protected in parts of its range) nesting habitat (vegetation/sparsely vegetated dune systems).
