Cupani

    Sweet Pea(Lathyrus odoratus)

    Flavor Profile

    Exceptionally strong, sweet, honey-like fragrance; considered one of the most fragrant of all sweet peas

    Visual Characteristics

    Small bicolored flowers about 3.5 cm across with deep maroon-purple standard petals and deep violet-blue wings, borne two per stem; annual climber reaching about 1.8 m via tendrils

    Growing Tips

    Grow in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; more heat-tolerant than most sweet peas; deadhead and cut flowers frequently and feed with balanced liquid fertilizer to prolong blooming

    Where to Buy

    Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.