Pocahontas sweet pea

Lathyrus odoratus 'Pocahontas'

Fabaceae

RHS AGM 1996

Pocahontas 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

'Pocahontas' sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Pocahontas') is a vine for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. 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 flowers are fragrant and bloom in spring and summer. Butterflies visit them.

Pairs well with Nigra hollyhock, Mammoth Grey Stripe sunflower, and Red fescue.