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Lathyrus odoratus

Sweet Pea

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

An all time favorite annual, sweet scented, flowering vine for spring and early summer gardens.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.