Sweet Caroline sweet pea
Lathyrus odoratus 'Sweet Caroline'
RHS AGM 2023
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
'Sweet Caroline' sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sweet Caroline') is a plant for cottage gardens, containers, and borders. 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 Easy Wave White petunia, Procut White Nite sunflower, and Red fescue.