General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Blue
Mauve
Purple
Other: Blooms transition from violet-purple to mauve and sky blue.
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Toxicity: Fruit is poisonous
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 55ºF-65ºF
Days to germinate: 5 to 30 days
Depth to plant seed: 1/2 to 1 inch
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Sweet Pea

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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

 Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

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