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Lathyrus odoratus 'Black Knight'
Also Known As
- Black Knight Sweet Pea
Plant type
vine, annual / biennial
size
- H: 5'-6'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 1-11
Lathyrus odoratus 'Black Knight' plant details
Lathyrus odoratus 'Black Knight' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'Black Knight'
- Plant type: annual / biennial vine
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing, trellis
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus odoratus 'Black Knight'
- USDA Zones: 1 - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Select Seeds
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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Gardening facts about Lathyrus odoratus 'Black Knight' plant
How to Grow Lathyrus odoratus 'Black Knight'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- burgundy
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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