Sweet Pea, Old Spice Mix (1/4 lb)

Sweet Pea Old Spice Mix (Lathyrus odoratus) is an heirloom blend of solid and striped flowers with a heavenly fragrance. An open-pollinated annual cultivated since the 1800s, Old Spice performs better in warm climates than many other sweet peas.

At a glance

• Variety: Old Spice Mix, heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
• USDA zones: 3 to 9
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Days to germinate: 10 to 30 days
• Height at maturity: 4 to 6 feet
• Coverage: 1/4 lb covers about 1,000 sq ft broadcast (about 1,361 seeds)

Best for

• Fragrant cut-flower bouquets
• Trellises, fences, and cottage gardens
• Warm-climate flower gardens
• Pollinator plantings that draw bees, butterflies, and birds

How to grow

Plant 1 inch deep in fall or spring in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, with germination in 10 to 30 days. Thin plants to 6 inches apart once they reach 3 inches tall, and provide a trellis or fence for the climbing vines. Water moderately and pick flowers often to extend the bloom season.

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