Margaret Joyce sweet pea
Lathyrus odoratus 'Margaret Joyce'
RHS AGM 1997
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
'Margaret Joyce' sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Margaret Joyce') 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. Butterflies visit them.
Pairs well with Sunny Smile sunflower, Cerise Queen yarrow, and Drumstick primrose.