Lathyrus odoratus
Annual Sweet Pea
Description
This is an old-fashioned, all time favorite annual. Sweet Pea is a sweet scented, flowering vine for spring and early summer gardens.
Plant Type
Annual
Height 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
Moderate
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:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.