San Diego Pea

Carried by 2 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

San Diego Pea (Lathyrus vestitus var. alefeldii) is a native perennial herb that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the South Coast, the Channel Islands and Peninsular Range regions. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-3900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Pink, Purple

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade, Deep Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Slopes, mixed with scrub or chapparal

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 19 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Cerulean Looper Moth

Caenurgina caerulea

Chionodes braunella

Tobacco Budworm Moth

Chloridea virescens

Soybean Looper Moth

Chrysodeixis includens

Alternative names

Common names:

Alefeld's Pea

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