Sweet Pea 'America'
(Lathyrus odoratus)
30 seeds $3.50
HomeSweet Pea 'America' is an heirloom variety with cherry-red stripes on a creamy white background. It's a prolific bloomer with a wonderful fragrance.
America sweet pea was introduced by Morse-Vaughan in 1896. It's still one of the best-selling antique sweet peas, which attests to its quality and appeal. It grows very well for us, even with our hot, dry summers.
height 6'
Sowing America Sweet Pea Seeds
Start indoors or sow outdoors 8 weeks before the last frost date, 1/2" deep and 4" apart. In the south, sow in late fall. If starting in pots, move to a sheltered location outside when most of the seedlings appear (before the leaves unfurl). Bring indoors if temperatures drop below 20 degrees. Transplant to the garden 2-3 weeks before the last frost date. Full sun to part shade. All parts of the plants and seeds are poisonous.
