Lathyrus odoratus
How to Grow Sweet Peas
Sweet Peas are delightful and very popular annual climbing plants. They combine delicate and very pretty flowers with a beautiful fragrance. Sweet Peas can cover a fence or tepee in gorgeous flowers or dwarf varieties are perfect for garden beds, pots and hanging baskets. St Patrick's Day (March 17th) has been the traditional day to sow Sweet Peas, however, it's often best to wait for cooler conditions in April to sow them. In the tropics and subtropics, sow Sweet Peas later still in May.
Full Sun
Regular Watering
Well-Drained Fertile Soil
Suitable for All Climates