Lotus tetragonolobus (Asparagus pea)

Other names: Winged pea

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant in light, well-drained soil in a sunny position and water regularly. As a member of the legume family, the roots of the plant will fix extra nitrogen into the soil, making it ideal for brassicas the following year.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Greenhouse

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Creeping

Native to

Northern Africa, Mediterranean, Ukraine, Turkey

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Toxicity unknown

Plant care

Pruning

Pods which taste like asparagus should be picked when they're an inch long (2.5cm). Don't be tempted to leave them until they're longer or they will be tough and stringy.

Propagation methods

Seed, Softwood cuttings

Pests

Diseases

Other plants

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Lotus

Companion plants (0)

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