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Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'Nelly Viner'

Lathyrusodoratus

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
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Species
odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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