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Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'Indigo King'

Lathyrusodoratus

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)

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Species

odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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