Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is a colorful and fragrant climbing plant popular in cottage gardens for its ease of growth and charming appearance. Native to the Mediterranean, these full-sun plants ...

Sweet peas are easy-to-grow, hardy annuals. If you live in USDA Zone 7 or warmer, plant them outdoors in late fall. Elsewhere, plant them from late winter to very early spring. The seedlings can ...

• Seeds for sweet peas and native California wildflowers should be planted in November to get the best blooms this spring. • Sweet peas have a delicate, unforgettable fragrance that has never been ...

Growing sweet peas is easy and rewarding. These lovely climbing annual flowers bring color and fragrance to any garden. There’s a lovely array of hues to pick from as well, from soft pastels to vivid ...