General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Toxicity: Fruit is poisonous
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Sweet Pea

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Location: Western Washington
Date: 2022-07-06
Sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus 'Lunar Blue'

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