Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus

Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species: odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)

Category
Annuals

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

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Medium Blue
White/Near White

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage
Herbaceous

Other details
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
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