Lotus tetragonolobus is an annual herb native to the warm temperate regions of the Old World. It is low growing, and produces a profusion of prominent yellow flowers, followed by seed pods that are longitudinally winged.
It is cultivated for its edible green seed pods, which are one of the vegetables known as asparagus pea or winged pea. (info source: wikipedia.org)
Genus - Lotus
Species - Tetragonolobus
Common name - Asparagus Pea
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 5 - 8
Height - 0,30 m
Spread - 12 - 36" / 0,30 - 0,90 m
Plant type - Vine, flower
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate - Medium
Soil PH - Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Loam, Sand, Well Drained
Water requirements - Drought tolerant, average water
Landscape uses - Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Germination rate - 85%
Bloom season - Spring, early summer
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Yellow