Lathyrus odoratus
Botanical Name
Lathyrus odoratus
Hardiness
Annual
Height
3 to 8 feet
Width
2 to 3 feet
Flowers
Spring to summer: pink, red, blue, lavender, purple, white, bicolor; fragrant
Fruit
Pea pods
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained, cool, rich in organic matter
Planting and Care
Direct sow outdoors 5 weeks before last frost or start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost, deadhead to prolong bloom
Problems
None serious
Did you know?
Sweet pea fruits are poisonous.