Perennial Sweet Pea Seeds - Lathyrus Latifolius - Pretty & Pollinator Friendly
Quantity: 20 seeds
Perennial Sweet Pea, aka Lathyrus Latifolius, is a perennial member of the bean family, Fabaceae. It originates in Southern Europe, but has spread across the world due to its ornamental and land regeneration properties. It attracts all sorts of pollinators, making it an excellent addition to any flower garden. Like any other legume, Lathyrus is an excellent nitrogen fixer, so not only can it thrive in poor soil, but it will actually build the soil quality of wherever it's planted. These hearty perennials will live for many years, and when they finally die, their root system will degrade, hence feeding and aerating the soil. Lathyrus grows well in any established flower bed, but also grows well when planted in an area where you're trying to build up for future purposes.
All seeds are organic and open pollinated.
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Growing Instructions
Sweet Peas dislike root disturbance, so directly sow them 1/8 to 1/4 inches into the ground come early spring. They like the soil to be moist, but need proper drainage as they dont like to sit in water. The plants don’t require very much attention once established other than a good mulching, and a bi-weekly watering. Plants will easily self seed if they aren't deadheaded.