Vetchling

Vetchling  (Lathyrus)

Vetchling (Lathyrus) is mainly known as an annual climber but there are also perennial Vetchling climbers and non-climbers. The species Everlasting Pea is a climber and likes a spot in the sun in fertile soil. Use some sticks, shrub or robust perennial, such as Sunflower (Helianthus), as support for Vetchling to attach to. The species Spring Vetchling forms a clump and likes to be in half shade, say next to Great Forget-me-not (Brunnera) and Hellebore (Helleborus). Vetchling does not like wet feet in the winter. Add some fresh compost around the plant annually.