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Sweet Pea

Lathyrus odoratus · Fabaceae

Climbing tendrils carry waves of intensely fragrant butterfly flowers in spring, unbeatable for picking. Traditionally sown around St Patrick's Day; the seeds and pods are toxic if eaten.

At a glance

Habit: Climber & Creeper
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate Water
Climate: Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate, Mediterranean
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 2 m H × 0.3 m W
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: Winter Flowering, Spring Flowering
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Moderate Maintenance

Good for

Cut Flower & Vase
Fragrant / Perfumed
Bee & Pollinator
Feature / Specimen
Toxic to Pets
Toxic if Ingested

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: beginner
Sowing depth: 20 mm
Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
Pre-treatment: Soak seed before sowing
Germination: 10-21 days
Best sown in: autumn, winter
Seed storage life: 2 years