Lathyrus magellanicus seeds grow into a Patagonian sweet pea — a perennial climbing legume native to the temperate biome of western and southern South America. Described by Lamarck (Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, 1744–1829, French naturalist). The epithet magellanicus means 'from Magellan' or 'from the Strait of Magellan', reflecting this species' southern, cool-climate distribution in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia as well as the Pacific coast further north. A vigorous perennial climber with winged stems and tendrils; flowers in shades of purple to blue-violet; attractive to pollinators. Used in traditional medicine and as food across its range. Family Fabaceae.Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soils; cool temperate conditions; drought-tolerant. Hardy perennial climber; winged stems with tendrils. Good for cool-climate gardens; related to the sweet pea. 'Magellanicus' = from the Strait of Magellan; Lam. (Lamarck, 1744–1829); Patagonia to Pacific coast Perennial sweet pea relative; winged stems; tendrils; purple-blue flowers; medicine and food uses W. & S. South America (Patagonia, Pacific coast) — temperate biome; perennial climbing legume Genus Lathyrus: ~160 species; Eurasia and Americas; sweet peas; Family Fabaceae; Order Fabales Full sun/partial shade; well-drained soils; cool temperate; hardy perennial climber; Family Fabaceae Lathyrus magellanicus — the Magellanic sweet pea — brings the wild beauty of Patagonia to the garden, a hardy perennial cousin of the sweet pea native to some of the world's most southern and remote landscapes, its purple-blue flowers and winged stems making it an elegant addition to cool-temperate collections as an alternative to annual sweet peas. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
