LATHYRUS odoratus 'Heirloom Mix' (Annual Sweet Pea, Heirloom types - Heirloom Mix)
Lathyrus Odoratus known as ‘Annual sweet pea’, this variety is known as ‘Heirloom mix’. An old fashioned and heirloom varieties that are still popular today. The colors include lavender, pink, purple, red, salmon and white. This variety is perfect for old fashioned and fragrant gardens. Compared to wild or original sweet pea varieties, they have clearer colors on the petals and also tend to bear more flowers on the stem and are more fragrant. The sweet pea’s flowers and seeds are poisonous.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 475 | 50 |
| 1/4LB | 1,900 | 200 |
| 1/2LB | 3,800 | 400 |
| 1LB | 7,600 | 800 |
| 5LB | 38,000 | 4,000 |
Scientific Name: Lathyrus Odoratus
Common Name: Annual sweet pea - Heirloom mix
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Leguminosae
Native Range: Eastern Mediterranean regions from Sicily, Island of Malta, China, SriLankan
Height: 72-96 "
Spread: 12 "
Zone: 2-11
Exposure: Full sun needed for best flowering
Blooming Season: Summers
Attracts: Butterflies
Flower Color: Mixed colors
Resistant: Deer
Moisture: Moderate
Water Requirement: Low, Average
Characteristics: Cut flowers, Showy, Fragrant
Soil Type: Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Garden Uses: Cutting Gardens, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden