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Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'Antique Fantasy Mix'

Lathyrusodoratus

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Lathyrus odoratus by mom2cats
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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
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

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
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fancy Gap, Virginia

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