Variety Info.:
Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Italy
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 5’–6′ vines
Variety Information: 1″–2″ flowers of purple, red, rose, white, pink blue, scarlet, cream, and salmon
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring/summer
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info.:
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Late fall to early winter for spring bloom. Ideal temperature is 55°–65°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots and grow in cool conditions (55°F–65°F).
Days to Emerge: 10–21 days
Seed Depth: 1″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″
Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″
