UIUC NRES107 Cut Flower Identification and Use

Sweet Pea

Sweet smelling delicate flowers which are rounded with a lip; 3 to7 flowers on a short stem; vining nature with obvious tendrils is a lovely design feature

Colors  Soft colors of white, pink, red, blue, lavender
Availability  February through September
Vase life  Medium
Care and handling  First Step Technique
Design tips  Can be used to add mass or as a filler; simple and charming alone or with other spring and summer flowers

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Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus