Is the perennial sweet peas different from regular fragrant sweet peas? Sweet peas only grow for a short time(spring) in my area due to hot weather. I do have an heirloom sweet pea that pretty much grows all year long but no fragrance. According to my research, it was planted in Thomas Jefferson's garden. It's pink color and looks like a mini orchid. I like to try other sweet peas variety especially the ruffled fragrant kind or Cupani's Original. If anyone wants to trade, email me directly.

addendum - I am also looking for named Lupines. On the Hollyhocks, I am especially looking for these species and 1 hybrid which are reported to be disease resistant and true perennials: a. taurica a. ficifolia a. rugosa Alcea hybridum 'Fiesta'

Just a little FYI...Thompson and Morgan is having a half off seed sale and have over 40 different varieties...and over 40 different poppies. I thik the sale runs until June 19th. Sue Here is a link that might be useful: T &M Sweet Peas

the wild ones that are perinial are called everlasting peas. i just found that out. i bought a plant a few yrs ago and collected seeds last yr. i started an egg carton full of seeds this yr and they did grow but took quite a while to sprout. they are different than other types of sweat peas. anyway i gave all the sprouts away but my plant didnt come back this year. i have a few volunteers(sp) in the garden this yr though. plus they are not hard to find here in mi. they grow along the sides of the road. it scared me when i tried to pluck a ripe pod,lol. there was a loud pop and seeds went flying everywhere. so you have to pick them slightly immature if you want to save them.