Lathyrus, Sweet Pea
Lathyrusodoratus 'Welcome'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species: odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)
Cultivar: Welcome

Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds