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    • Photo of Lathyrus odoratus 'Route 66' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Lathyrus odoratus 'Route 66'

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Lathyrus odoratus 'Route 66' plant details

    Lathyrus odoratus 'Route 66' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'Route 66'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus odoratus 'Route 66'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Get your kicks with this rose-pink and white beauty! Fast growing and vigorous, the more flowers you cut, the more it blooms!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Lathyrus odoratus 'Route 66' plant

    How to Grow Lathyrus odoratus 'Route 66'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Lathyrus odoratus 'Black Knight' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Lathyrus odoratus 'Lord Nelson' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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