Old Times sweet pea
Lathyrus odoratus 'Old Times'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size9 to 12 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Lavender, blue, cream
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Old Times' sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Old Times') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. The fragrant blooms come in lavender, blue, and cream on long stems. They open in spring and again in summer, and butterflies visit them.
Pairs well with Taiyo sunflower, Split Second Morning Glory morning glory, and Red fescue.