Monday, May 11, 2009

What is the life span of the plant "Sweet Pea"?

The sweet pea is an annual, one season.





Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae (legumes), native to the eastern Mediterranean region from Sicily east to Crete.





It is an annual climbing plant, growing to a height of 1-2 m where suitable support is available. The leaves are pinnate with two leaflets and a terminal tendril, this twining round supporting plants to help it climb. The flowers are purple, 2-3.5 cm broad, in the wild plant, larger and very variable in colour in the many cultivars. Unlike most peas, the seeds of the sweet pea are poisonous, and should not be eaten.





Sweet peas have been cultivated since the 17th century and a vast number of cultivars are commercially available. They are often grown by gardeners for their bright colours and the sweet fragrance that gives them their name.

What is the life span of the plant "Sweet Pea"?
only one season...sorry.
Reply:There are two types but I'm sorry I can't provide you with the names, other than that one is an annual and one is a very hardy perennial type. The latter are often seen growing along roadsides and can actually be kind of invasive...if it's the perennial type you want, you might be able to find it in an online seed catalogue.

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