Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus
Fabaceae · Annual
Sweet peas are delightful annual climbers prized for their intensely fragrant, ruffled flowers in a rainbow of colors. They are excellent for cutting and adding charming beauty and aroma to bouquets.
- · Provide a trellis or netting for support.
- · Plant in cool weather, often in early spring or fall in mild climates.
- · Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms.
At a glance
- Growing zones: Annual
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Annual
- Mature size: 5-8 ft tall · 1-3 ft wide
- Bloom season: Spring to early summer · Pink, purple, white, red, blue
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Tender (killed by frost)
- Heat tolerance: Moderate
- Soil: Rich, well-drained, moist soil
- Growth rate: Fast
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