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| Identification |  
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Genus 
Lathyrus
Species 
odoratus
Variety 
Cultivar 
Royal Family
Common names 
sweet pea
Family 
FABACEAE
Specimen number 
S11535
Data source 
HtZn p132
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| Life cycle |  
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Life form 
Terrestrial
Life cycle 
Annual
Life span 
1 year
Annual cycle 
Depends on climate
Stature 
Vine
Growth form 
Not applicable
Growth habit 
Various
Overall height 
6" - 9'
Overall spread 
 
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| Climate |  
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Sunshine 
Full sun to partial shade
Water 
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture 
Various
Acceptable soil pH 
Neutral
USDA hardiness 
USDA zones 09a-10b
AHS heat zones 
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones 
Not classified
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| Garden |  
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Suitable for gardens 
yes
Nursery 
Unknown
Compost 
no
Size at acquisition 
Unknown
Garden location 
Unknown
Garden notes 
This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20� Fahrenheit.  Lathyrus odoratus 'Royal Family' needs summer days with high heat.  Full sun to partial shade is needed for Sweet pea to do its best.  It prefers moist, well drained soils.      
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| Special qualities |  
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Tolerates drought 
no
Tolerates high humidity 
no
Tolerates seaside conditions 
no
Insect resistant 
no
Disease resistant 
no
Deer resistant 
no
Best uses 
 
Symbiosis 
Attracts butterflies 
no
Attracts hummingbirds 
no
Autumn foliage 
no
Colorful berries 
no
Desirable qualities 
 
Other interest 
 
Other interest color 
Other interest period 
 
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| Adverse factors |  
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Common pests 
Poisonous parts 
Poisonous indications 
Internal poison 
no
Dermatologic poison 
no
Livestock poison 
no
Mechanical injury 
no
Hay fever pollen 
 
Hay fever season 
 
Adverse qualities 
 
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| Herbal medicine |  
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Medicinal properties 
Medicinal parts 
Has medicinal uses 
no
Do not self-administer 
no
Do no use if pregnant 
no
Legally restricted 
no
Toxicity precautions 
Medicinal notes 
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| Traditional uses |  
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Parts used 
Traditional uses 
Contemporary uses 
Fragrance 
Fragrance parts 
Fragrance intensity 
 
Fragrance category 
 
Dye parts 
Dye color 
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| Cultivation |  
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Propagule 
Seed
Pollination method 
 
Planting style 
 
Crop spacing 
 
Row spacing 
 
Cold frame 
Planting period 
 
Harvesting period 
 
Frost tolerance 
 
Heat requirement 
 
Fertilizer 
Typical
Time to harvest 
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| Nutrition |  
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Is edible 
no
Culinary uses 
Nutritional value 
Edible parts 
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture 
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| Horticulture |  
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Horticulture notes 
Propagation of Lathyrus odoratus 'Royal Family' can be achieved by seed.      
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| Herbarium |  
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Tag needs printing 
no
Collection notes 
Lathyrus odoratus 'Royal Family' has an annual life cycle.    Flowers:   Sweet pea has puffy flower blossoms.  The flowers appear in various colors.      
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