🌱 Sweat Pea
🎨 Color Palette
About Sweat Pea
Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is an annual climbing plant grown for its fragrant, colorful flowers on trellises and supports. It is widely cultivated in temperate gardens and displays a spectrum of hues, often featuring bicolors and ruffled petals.
🌱 Detailed Care Guide
📐 Growth & Structure
📅 Phenology
🌍 Ecology
✨ Usage & Benefits
- ornamental
- aromatic
- fragrant
- Edible parts: flower
⚠️ Safety & Traits
🌱 Propagation
🐛 Pests & Diseases
📝 Expert Advice
Sow in rich, well-drained soil. Soak seeds and sow 1–2 cm deep. For stronger plants, start indoors in pots 6–8 weeks before last frost and transplant after true leaves appear, providing a sturdy trellis.
Not required for most varieties; standard care includes support, regular watering, and avoiding waterlogging.
Pinch tips to encourage branching; remove faded or spent flowers to prolong bloom.
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