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Lathyrus odoratus Incense Mix

Also Known As

  • Lathyrus odoratus 'Incense Mix'
  • Incense Mix Sweet Pea

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 36"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Lathyrus odoratus Incense Mix plant details

Lathyrus odoratus Incense Mix is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream, lavender and pink 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 Incense Mix

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus odoratus Incense Mix

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The most fragrant selection available of long-stemmed cutting varieties in a mix of colors, many wavy petaled and all with that delicious fragrance we crave. Grow on a trellis in neutral to sweet soils for handfuls of blooms. Seeds poisonous.

Gardening facts about Lathyrus odoratus Incense Mix plant

How to Grow Lathyrus odoratus Incense Mix

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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