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Lathyrus odoratus 'More Scent'

Also Known As

  • More Scent Sweet Peas

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 3'-8'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 1-12

Lathyrus odoratus 'More Scent' plant details

Lathyrus odoratus 'More Scent' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'More Scent'

Plant type: annual / biennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and lavender 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 'More Scent'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

More is better, especially when it comes to the sweet fresh scent of sweet pea blossoms. Breeder Keith Hammett’s sequel to ‘High Scent’ is intensely fragranced and full of blooms. The orange blossom and honey scented flowers will be the stars of your early to mid summer garden bouquets.

Gardening facts about Lathyrus odoratus 'More Scent' plant

How to Grow Lathyrus odoratus 'More Scent'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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