Lathyrus odoratus
Would you call this color lilac-pale blue ? Powdered lilac?
However, if you take a deep breath , the color almost fades into the background, even though it is so beautiful.
Large flowers , wonderful cut flower and climber!
PS: Apparently it also attracts hummingbirds... in my case it was more likely bumblebees ;-)
Height: 180 cm
Winter hardy: annual, Cool Flower
Location: Sun
Sowing: January to March indoors, April to May or August to October outdoors. For better germination, water seeds overnight before sowing .
Planting distance: 30 cm
Harvest/Flowering: June to October
insect happiness
Contents: approx. 60 seeds
Tip: Regularly cutting the flowers (for the vase) promotes flower abundance.
Photos: Janina Laszlo
