Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'America'

Lathyrusodoratus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species
odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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

Norcross, Georgia

New Iberia, Louisiana

Windsor, Vermont

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

First offered in the U.S. in 1896 by Morse-Vaughn.

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | September 2002 | positive

Lathyrus odoratus 'America'is an heirloom variety from the late 1800's. The blooms are very sweet smelling and pinkish white with rose ma...Read More

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