Lathyrus odoratus 'America'

Also Known As

America Sweet Pea

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 1'-5'

planting zones

1-12

Lathyrus odoratus 'America' plant details

Lathyrus odoratus 'America' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'America'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white 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 'America'

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

Soil needs: alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An antique fragrant sweet pea with silvery white striping on cherry-red. First offered in 1896 by Morse-Vaughan, we are proud to offer them once again. Seeds poisonous.