Chris Harrod sweet pea

Lathyrus odoratus 'Chris Harrod'

Fabaceae

RHS AGM 2006

Chris Harrod sweet pea
Fragrant
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

BorderContainerCottage gardenHedgePrivacy screen

Attracts

Butterflies

Notes

'Chris Harrod' sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Chris Harrod') is a vine for cottage gardens, containers, borders, 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 fragrant flowers that attract butterflies. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.

Pairs well with Taiyo sunflower, Snowflake moss phlox, and Red fescue.