Sweet Pea

Basic Sweet Pea Flower Information

Common Names
Sweet Pea

Scientific Name
Genus species Lathyrus odoratus
Family Fabaceae

History
With more than 260 varieties in cultivation, sweet peas come in a broad color range, including white, purple, pink, lavender and red.

Sweet Pea Flower Meaning
Good-bye, departure, blissful pleasure, thank you for a lovely time.

Astrological Flowers
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)

Birth Month Flower
April

Type Of Use: Flower

Form: Filler/Form

Fragrance: Strong

Line: N/A

Silhouette: Open / Oval

Blossom Texture: Satin

Stem Size: 3″ – 6”

Blossom Size: 3 – 6”

Vase Life: 3 – 7 Days

Sweet Pea Design Uses
Soft fragrance and delicate appearance makes sweet pea attractive in dainty arrangements and bridal design

Sweet Pea Flower Colors
Reds, Oranges, Yellows/Greens, Red/Purples, Purples, Whites/Ivories, Pinks

Blooming Seasons
Spring

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter