Re: perennial sweet peas?

Probably Lathyrus latifolius which is commonly called Perrenial Pea, Hardy
Sweet Pea, Everlasting Pea.

I have another perennial Lathyrus, but it is not a vine.  It's Lathyrus
vernus, common name: Spring Vetchling.  Darling plant.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barbara Tilton" <tilton44@erols.com>
To: <perennials@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: perennial sweet peas?


> Thanks Paul and Barbara.  Perennial sweetpeas they are, then.
> Mine didn't climb either, but I do like them.
> What is the "real" name for them?
>
> Thanks,
> Barb (southeastern PA, where it's nice and rainy!)
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <WhtRos2@aol.com>
> To: <perennials@hort.net>
> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 11:52 PM
> Subject: Re: perennial sweet peas?
>
>
> > I've had perennial sweet peas for several years. All but one has those
> > pale
> > pink flowers. the other is a pretty purple. They did spread a little in
> > the
> > area  they were originally planted alto they have turned up in other
areas
> > several  feet away. Not a problem as they are easily pulled up. Going to
> > let some
> > spread  like a ground cover and see what happens. My only complaint is
> > they
> > don't   climb their trellis on their own so I have to tie them up all
the
> > time.
> > Mine didn't do much the first year they were planted; mainly just
> > survived.
> > Like most perennials they took a couple years to get going really well.
> > Best Wishes, Barbara.
> > Rock Island,  IL
> > USDA z5a
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