Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'Royal Family Mix'

Lathyrusodoratus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species
odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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 good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Santa Rosa, California

Canon City, Colorado

Fulton, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

I am giving this a positive because the flowers were lovely, although I preferred the antique sweet peas to this one. This mix does have ...Read More

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