Mammoth sweet pea

Lathyrus odoratus 'Mammoth'

AnnualFabaceae

Mammoth 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

'Mammoth' sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Mammoth') is an annual 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 fast and has a broad habit. Its fragrant flowers open in spring and again in summer, and butterflies visit them.

Pairs well with Mammoth Grey Stripe sunflower, Tidal Wave Silver petunia, and Red fescue.