Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus)
Sweet pea, also known as Common sweet pea
The sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) has been a cherished flowering climber since the Victorian era. With the aid of tendrils, it can reach heights of 1.02 to 2 meters if proper supports are provided. While wild sweet peas feature highly fragrant purple flowers, cultivated varieties come in a wide array of colors.
Key Facts About Sweet pea
Attributes of Sweet pea
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial, Biennial
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
50 cm to 2 m
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm to 3.5 cm
Flower Color
Red Purple White Pink Blue Orange Yellow Violet
Scientific Classification of Sweet pea
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Legumes, milkworts and allies
Family
Legume
Genus
Peavines
Species
Sweet pea
Toxicity
ingestion, physical contact, chewing the leaves or stems