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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: 6 to 8 feet
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Fruit: Other: 2 inch brown pods containing numerous seeds.
Fruiting Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Rose-pink and white
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Dynamic Accumulator: Nitrogen fixer
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Toxicity: Fruit is poisonous
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Sweet Pea

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Location: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Date: July
credit: Magnus Manske
Location: Summeville, SC

Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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 Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi
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Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
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Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
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Courtesy Sustainable Seed Company
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Comments:
  • Posted by janelp_lee (Toronto, Ontario - Zone 6a) on Jan 17, 2020 3:28 PM concerning plant:
    This variety has bicolor flowers with a strong, lovely, sweet fragrance. Nice for cut flower use.
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