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Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet Pea)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 25864

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Lathyrus Species: Lathyrus odoratus

Common Names add Sweetpea edit | delete Luktärt edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Fragrant Vine   Zones / Hardiness edit 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Flowering Start edit June   Flowering End edit October   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Spear-shaped   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Wall/Trellis Butterfly Garden Vegetable Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Rich   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink Blue Purple Violet White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Grow in vegie garden to aid pollination edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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