Bijou sweet pea

Lathyrus odoratus 'Bijou'

AnnualFabaceae

Bijou sweet pea
Fragrant
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Vine
Bloom season
Spring, summer

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenHedgePrivacy screen

Attracts

Butterflies

Notes

'Bijou' sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Bijou') is an annual vine for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. It shrugs off cool spells and light frost, though a hard freeze will damage it. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. It grows at a rapid pace and has fragrant blooms. Flowers open in spring and again in summer, and butterflies visit them.

Pairs well with Sonja sunflower, Shock Wave Denim petunia, and Charm peony.