Melinda Myers

Sweet Pea

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

Light

Full sun

Soil

Moist, well-drained, cool, rich in organic matter

Planting & 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