{"product_id":"america-sweet-pea-seeds-lathyrus-odoratus","title":"America Sweet Pea Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wild annual Sweet Pea, \u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e, was treasured in European and American gardens for its fragrance and vining habit since its introduction from Sicily in 1699. Two-hundred years later Sweet Peas were all the rage in \"old fashioned\" Colonial Revival gardens and many varieties were developed both in the U.S. and Britian. A striking red and white striped variety named 'America' was introduced by J. C. Vaughan and C. C. Morse \u0026amp; Co. in 1896. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost at 65°. Before sowing, scarify and pre-soak seeds for 24 hours. Transplant to individual pots, then harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost. Provide a support structure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 15-20 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Center for Historic Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40779966054443,"sku":"631555","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6494\/4683\/files\/america-sweet-pea-seeds-lathyrus-odoratus-1835286.jpg?v=1773963729","url":"https:\/\/monticelloshop.org\/products\/america-sweet-pea-seeds-lathyrus-odoratus","provider":"Monticello Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}