Botanical Name: | Lathyrus odoratus |
Life Cycle: | annual |
Planting Time: | spring |
Height: | dwarf types 8" to 20 "; climbing vines 6' to 9' |
Exposure: | full sun |
Soil: | nutrient-rich, well-drained soil |
Hardiness: | n/a |
Bloom Time: | late spring to early summer |
Flower: | variety of colors |
Foliage: | green |
Propagation: | seeds, self-sowing |
Suggested Use: | beds, borders, and wildflower plantings |
Growing Hints: | Sow seeds directly where they are to grow. Place them 6 inches apart and 1 to 1 _ inches deep. Soak seeds for 24 hours prior to planting to speed germination. Purchased seedlings should be spaced from 3 to 4 inches apart. Deadhead spent flowers for continuous blooming until leaving some for self-seeding the end of summer. Advertisement |
Interesting Facts: | Sweet Peas can survive frost and snow. So can their relatives the "Snow Peas", which is how they got their name. Sweet Peas are also popular with birds and a variety of insects, including butterflies. |