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Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'Knee High'

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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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Blue-Violet

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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dagirly

Rock Hill, SC | May 2008 | positive

I grew these from seed in a large container for our deck and it has turned out beautifully. The flowers are so pretty and the smell is i...Read More

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