Lathyrus, Sweet Pea
Lathyrusnervosus 'Lord Anson's Blue Pea'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species: nervosus (ner-VO-sus)
Cultivar: Lord Anson's Blue Pea

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

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

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting