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Mammoth Choice Mix

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Mammoth Choice Mix

Flower

Lathyrus odoratus

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 4" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    This early flowering variety can withstand heat and drought unusually well. Mix of deep rose, rose pink, salmon, scarlet, white, lavender, medium blue, and deep burgundy produces well into the summer. Can be spelled either as sweet pea or sweetpea. Attracts hummingbirds.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; hardy seeds can be fall-sown in mild climates

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining soil, neutral to slightly alkaline pH preferred. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, slugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soil.