Lathyrus, Sweet Pea
Lathyrusodoratus 'Snoopea'

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

Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

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

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored