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Does anyone know what flowers these are recently planted outside Harding Elementary?
And does anyone know if they will climb and cover the fence? They’re pretty and I’m considering some for my yard.
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July 3, 2023, 11:01 am
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They looks like Sweat Peas. They can be really beautiful and do climb a bit. Also, they have sweat peas to eat!
For heavens sake please do not assume that all Sweet Peas are editable because they do have some nasty toxins.
LEW – I was thinking of the ones I had as a kid. They were definitely edible. I didn’t know some were toxic though. Good to know!
They are Sweet Peas, but not the kind you can eat. Super fragrant.
SBSWEETPEA – I bet with a name like that, you’re probably right lol 😉
Sweet peas are the most emotional aroma from my childhood. I am so thankful that future generations of young people will perhaps be motivated to grow things and have gardens and protect nature as a result of this presence.
Not sure these are the perennial species of Sweetpea. (I.e, these shown here may only live a year.)
Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) only live for a year, dying after setting seed. Perennial species such as Lathyrus latifolius come back year after year, but mostly lack fragrance and there are fewer to choose from.
Get the app Picture This. It will identify what kind of plant after you take a picture. I’ve got a similar app for insects and rocks.
MOUNTAIN LION – they make a great one for birds too! Love those apps!
I’ll check it out. thanks!
These are early blooming vines that are incredibly colorful and highly scented. You can direct sow the seeds into prepared soil (I add manure 12 inches deep, due to very long roots) in November. They will need support that you can easily tie the vines to, preventing the wind from knocking them to the ground. They will flower until the hot sun fries the plants, at which time you will want to remove them. So, if you are looking for a flowering vine to last all through the summer season, you will want to consider alternatives.
NP: Great info. I used to grow Sweetpeas, but no longer.