- 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
