Sweet Pea 'Matucana'
(Lathyrus odoratus)
30 seeds $3.25
Sweet Pea 'Matucana' produces bicolor flowers of violet-blue and maroon-red for a long time in summer. The powerful fragrance can be detected from several feet away. It also reseeds in my zone 5 garden.
Matucana sweet pea makes a stunning companion plant for roses. This centuries-old sweet pea originated in Sicily. It was given the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2014.
height 4'
Sowing Matucana Sweet Pea Seeds
Nick sweet pea seeds and soak overnight. Sow outdoors in early spring, 1" deep and 3" apart. In the south, sow in late fall. Full sun to part shade.