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Lathyrus odoratus 'Old Times'

Also Known As

  • Lathyrus odoratus 'Spencer Old Times'
  • Spencer Old Times Sweet Pea

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Lathyrus odoratus 'Old Times' plant details

Lathyrus odoratus 'Old Times' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'Old Times'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, heirloom, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus odoratus 'Old Times'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful cream colored sweet pea with soft blue tints and strongly scented, just like all of our selections. Generous blooms sport wavy edged petals on long, willowy stems, perfect for cut flowers. It harkens back to an earlier era but hails from 1976.

Gardening facts about Lathyrus odoratus 'Old Times' plant

How to Grow Lathyrus odoratus 'Old Times'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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