Somerset Lady sweet pea
Lathyrus odoratus 'Somerset Lady'
RHS AGM 2014
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
'Somerset Lady' sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Somerset Lady') 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 fragrant flowers. Butterflies visit the blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Procut Red sunflower, Easy Wave Violet petunia, Pearly everlasting, and Rock soapwort.