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Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'America'

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

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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berrygirl

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

First offered in the U.S. in 1896 by Morse-Vaughn.

Weezingreens

Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | September 2002 | positive

Lathyrus odoratus 'America'is an heirloom variety from the late 1800's. The blooms are very sweet smelling and pinkish white with rose ma...Read More

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