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Lathyrus odoratus 'America'

 
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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ) (Info)
Species: odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: America
Hybridized by Morse-Vaughn; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1896

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Category:
Vines and Climbers

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

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

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 5, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

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

Positive Weezingreens On Sep 7, 2002, Weezingreens from Seward, AK (Zone 3b) wrote:

Lathyrus odoratus 'America'is an heirloom variety from the late 1800's. The blooms are very sweet smelling and pinkish white with rose marbeling. It is a late bloomer.

Plant seeds outdoors after last frost in cooler climates, 1" deep, 2" apart. In warm climates, seeds can be planted in the fall. When seedlings are up, thin to 3" apart. If starting indoors, allow 4-6 weeks before setting out. Soaking seed can hasten germination. Germination: 10-15 days.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Norcross, Georgia
New Iberia, Louisiana
Windsor, Vermont



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