Sweet Pea Flowers: Planting, Care & Growing Guide - The Spruce
WEBMar 26, 2023 · Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is a climbing, flowering, sweet-smelling annual in the legume genus. Originating in the southwest of Italy and the islands of the Mediterranean, sweet pea has been used in gardens since the 17th century. Sweet peas lend a cottage feel to gardens.
Sweet Pea Flowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sweet Peas
WEBEarly sowing in late winter is one of the secrets to growing sweet peas! With their seductive fragrance, sweet peas make great flowers for gardens and bouquets. These exude a pastoral beauty—an antithesis to our busy world. In our growing guide, learn how to plant and care for sweet peas.
How to Grow and Care For Sweet Pea Flowers - Gardener's Path
WEBJan 20, 2022 · The sweet pea flower (Lathyrus odoratus) is an annual climbing plant that is in the genus Lathyrus, a member of the Fabaceae, or legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean including southern Italy, the Aegean Island region, Sicily, and Cyprus.
Sweet pea - Wikipedia
WEBThe sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus, is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae , native to Sicily, southern Italy and the Aegean Islands. [2] It is an annual climbing plant, growing to a height of 1–2 metres (3 …
How to Plant, Grow and Care For Sweet Peas - Epic Gardening
WEBOct 2, 2023 · The sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus, is native to the Mediterranean region, specifically Sicily, where it was first discovered and recorded. It is a member of the Fabaceae (bean) family and is a nitrogen-fixing legume like its relatives. Sweet peas have a luscious, vining habit.
How to Plant and Grow Sweet Peas - Martha Stewart
WEBMar 31, 2021 · Your Guide to Planting Sweet Peas. From scarifying seeds to mulching tips and more, professional gardeners share their insight. Adored for their profusion of beautiful flowers, sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are typically cultivated as an annual plant—and not a perennial—for a good reason.
How to Plant and Grow Sweet Pea - Better Homes & Gardens
WEBAug 30, 2023 · Plant sweet peas in full sun to partial shade and rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Because the vines need a trellis or a wire fence, sweet peas are usually grown in rows. They are a natural choice for a cutting or a kitchen garden.