Lathyrus Odoratus (Sweet Pea)

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An ever popular fast growing annual, this nitrogen fixing legume is grown for its vast numbers of colourful highly scented flowers, which are often used in cut flower arrangements. Usually a climber which requires support for its tendrils to grip, it is a sunshine and water lover. First bred by Henry Eckford in the 1880s, who was awarded a first class certificate by the RHS . The Gardens Trust blog provides a fuller history of the plant.

Bee and butterfly friendly.

Best growing advice: https://www.gardenia.net/plant/lathyrus-odoratus-matucana

Plant Type: Annual Bedding Plant.

	Height 180-240cm
	Spread 30cm
	Soil: damp but well drained. pH neutralish. Loves a drink.
	Flowers: June and July, With deadheading can go on to October.
	Position: Full sun or partial shade
	Hardiness: USDA Zones 10 ( +4°C and above)

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Sanguisorba officinalis (Great Burnet)

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Native to northern Europe where it thrives in floodplain meadows. Easily recognisable with it’s masses of egg shaped crimson red flowers swaying in the wind atop tall stems. This perennial herbaceous wild flower can survive for decades with its’ extensive root system.

With a spicy flavour its’ attractive serrated leaves can be harvested for soups, salads and sandwiches, though not as much as its’ close relative salad burnet which is shorter.

Ideal for marsh and pond bank planting, or damp meadows, companion planting with Black Knapweed, Field Scabious, Meadows Cranesbill and Meadowsweet.

The Wildlife Trust say that the flowers were once used to make wine in Cumbria. Traditionally used for medicinal purposes, healing wounds and stop bleeding, the roots were used for nosebleeds, burns and insect bites.

Plant Type: Wildflower.

	Height 60-90cm
	Spread 60-90cm
	Soil and watering: prefers clay or loam, moist but well drained, pH neutral not fussy. Heavy watering
	Flowers: June to September
	Position: Best results in full sun and partial shade.
	Hardiness: USDA Zones 4 – 8 ( -34 to -7°C)

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Lathyrus Odoratus (Sweet Pea)

Plant Type: Annual Bedding Plant.

Sanguisorba officinalis (Great Burnet)

Plant Type: Wildflower.