Order by Phone
(513) 354-1497
| |
Phone Orders
513-354-1497
Customer Service
513-354-1498
Mailing Address
Michigan Bulb Co.
P.O. Box 4180
Lawrenceburg, IN
47025-4180
|
|
 |
Sweet Pea
Rediscover a fragrant favorite from old-fashioned
perennial gardens. Sweetly scented red,
pink and white blooms cover this climbing vine
all summer. Let it scramble over fences, trellises
or arbors, or grow it horizontally to create an
unusual, aromatic ground cover.
Light: Full sun
to partial shade
Blooms: Summer to fall
Height: 4-6' vining
Zones: 5-9
Size: Potted
|
This Item Ships In Both Spring And Fall See Shipping Schedule
Unable To Ship To: AE AK GU HI PR
| |
| Botanical Name: |
|
Lathyrus latifolius |
| |
| Form: |
|
Vine/rambling |
| |
| Sun Exposure: |
|
Partial Shade/Full Sun |
| |
| Height/Habit: |
|
18" - 24" and wiry vining stems |
| |
| Hardiness Zone: |
|
5 - 9 (-10 degrees F) |
| |
| Foliage Type: |
|
Thick glaucous blue 4" |
| |
| Flower Form: |
|
Typical pea shaped /5-10 per stem |
| |
| Flower Color: |
|
Various, lavender, purple and all shades of pink and white |
| |
| Flowering Date: |
|
Early summer - late summer |
| |
| Soil Requirements: |
|
Well drained garden |
| |
| Growth Rate: |
|
Fast |
| |
| Unique Characteristics: |
|
Because of it's spreading characteristic, this is ideal to grow up a support structure or it looks best intertwined among other plants that can give it support such as Joe-Pye-Weed, sunflowers, ornamental grasses and shrubs. Very long lived, hardy, easy and provides a multitude of cut flowers for weeks in the garden. |
| |
| Pruning: |
|
Cut back in late fall |
| |
| Additional Information: |
|
Very tolerant of salt and wind - ideal for seaside gardens. |
| |
|
|
Request a
Free Catalog
|
Cart
Site Map
Help & Info
Order Status
