Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'Painted Lady'

Lathyrusodoratus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species
odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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:

Richmond, California

Crown Point, New York

Orrville, Ohio

Houston, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | March 2009 | positive

good winter grower here and good to save seeds on too--you should only ever have to buy seeds one time; a super easy annual to grow--and ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

According to the SSE catalog, this sweetpea was discovered in the 1730's, growing in a planting of 'Cupani'. It is also the very first bi...Read More

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Tsawwassen, BC (Zone 8b) | August 2006 | positive

I think one of the prettiest sweet peas and its fragrance is lovely. Grows well in coastal BC, Canada.

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