Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'Elegant Ladies Mix'

Lathyrusodoratus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species
odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)
Synonym
Lathyrus grandiflorus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Pale Yellow
Light Blue
Lavender
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Canyon Country, California

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

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