Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'Miss Willmott'

Lathyrusodoratus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lathyrus (LAY-thy-russ)
Species
odoratus (oh-dor-AY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Painesville, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Ann Arbor, MI (Zone 6a) | July 2013 | positive

Of five varieties we planted this season, only 'Miss Willmott' has thrived, and, so far, it's the only one that has flowered (all the oth...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Introduced to the U.S. from England in 1901. Deep glowing pink-orange flowers. Annual, 5-6'.

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