Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'Matucana' (Lathyrus odoratus)

Lathyrus odarcana 'mutacana' Sweetpea

by Joy Oct 12, 2001 11:22 AM

Matucana is sometimes cited as the original sweet pea. This is certainly incorrect, although the colour combination is very similar. However, the presence of four relatively large flowers on each stem betokens a much more recent origin. In fact, it appears to have developed from a garden escape, probably in the 1920s or 1930s.

by Lilith Jun 19, 2002 4:28 PM

'matucana'

by Lilith Aug 1, 2002 8:37 AM

Sweet pea 'Matucana' - mid-June, zone 5a

by rebecca101 Jun 19, 2007 3:06 AM

by bmuller Jun 22, 2007 11:26 AM

by rebecca101 Jun 28, 2007 12:07 PM