Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ) (Info) Species: odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus) (Info) Cultivar: King Size Navy Blue
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Category: Annuals Vines and Climbers
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Seed is poisonous if ingested All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Dark Blue Blue-Violet
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Flowers are good for cutting
Soil pH requirements: 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting: Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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