Lathyrus odoratus 'Mrs. Collier'

Also Known As

Mrs. Collier Old Spice Sweet Pea

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 1'-10'

planting zones

1-12

Lathyrus odoratus 'Mrs. Collier' plant details

Lathyrus odoratus 'Mrs. Collier' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'Mrs. Collier'

Plant type: annual / biennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, heirloom, self-sowing, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus odoratus 'Mrs. Collier'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grow creamy white old-fashioned ‘Mrs. Collier’ on a trellis near roses or in the background of pure white Digitalis ‘Snow Thimble’ for that luxurious combo of white & cream. Cut them for your bedroom & drift into deliciously fragrant sleep. Introduced in 1907, ‘Mrs. Collier’ will grow to 10’ tall, bearing copious smaller-sized blooms –but oh- that original Sweet Pea scent –heavenly! Self-sows!