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Lathyrus odoratus 'Lizbeth'

Also Known As

  • Lizbeth Sweet Pea

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6'-7'
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Lathyrus odoratus 'Lizbeth' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'Lizbeth'

Plant type: annual / biennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus odoratus 'Lizbeth'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Whoever Lizbeth is, she must be pretty special. This is a really great sweet-pea, award-winning in fact! The super fragrant flowers are mottled with salmon pink and cream. It is a tall grower with large flowers. Gets to be 6-7’ tall. Summer bloom.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Lathyrus odoratus 'Lizbeth' plant

How to Grow Lathyrus odoratus 'Lizbeth'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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