Ballerina Blue sweet pea
Lathyrus odoratus 'Ballerina Blue'
RHS AGM 2003
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Ballerina Blue' sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Ballerina Blue') is a plant for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. It grows at a rapid rate and has a broad habit. The fragrant flowers appear in early to late spring and again in early to late summer, and they attract butterflies.
Pairs well with Valentine sunflower, Bright Lights cosmos, and Charm peony.