Midnight sweet pea

Lathyrus 'Midnight'

AnnualFabaceae

Midnight sweet pea
Drought tolerantEdible
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Bloom season
Summer

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenRock garden

Notes

'Midnight' sweet pea (Lathyrus 'Midnight') is an annual for borders, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. It blooms from early to late summer, so it adds color to the garden for many weeks. It is also drought tolerant, which helps it cope with dry spells once it settles in.

Pairs well with Ring of Fire sunflower, Zinderella Peach zinnia, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.