Patio sweet pea

Lathyrus 'Patio'

AnnualFabaceae

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

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenRock garden

Notes

'Patio' sweet pea (Lathyrus 'Patio') is an annual for borders, containers, and cottage 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 through the warm months. The plant is also drought tolerant. You can tuck it into a sunny container or along the front of a border for steady summer flowers.

Pairs well with Strawberry Blonde sunflower, Zinderella Peach zinnia, and Spiked speedwell.