Annuals – Sweet Pea

Botanical name: lathyrus odoratus

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 7 ft in height and 3 ft in width

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 2-11

Flower color: pink, red, purple, white, yellow, orange

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead and prune as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by sowing

Landscape use: container plant, pollinator gardens

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: highly fragrant, climbs when planted with trellis, attracts pollinators, comes in a wide variety of colors

Watering instructions: allow the first 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release all purpose flower food fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: sweet alyssum, lavender, catmint

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets when ingested

Invasive species: invasive