Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'The Busby Pea'

Lathyrusodoratus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species
odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Introduced around 1823. Always the first variety to bloom and the last to fade in the trials at Heritage Farm (note: this is the SSE far...Read More

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