Not a Lathyrus at all I think. As Vinh says sweet peas (Lathyrus) climb by tendrils, not by twining. How big is that flower head? And I'd echo the request for a picture of the leaves. I'm wondering if it's Apios americana, a plant I've never seen myself. The link is to a flora of the St Lawrence River Valley Here is a link that might be useful: Apios americana.

Thank you for the answers! Can this Hollyhock Weevil affect our crops, also?? We're planning to grow most of our vegetables in this very garden, and we're worried about this insect affecting our crops. Is that possible? And is there a safe way to get rid of it? Will getting rid of the Hollyhock plant itself rid us of the Hollyhock Weevil?

We were posting at the same time! Didja see our posts are a minute apart! A. pseudarmeria is the only one I know of that comes in mixed colors, Bonnie. (Which is why I'm virtually certain that's what it is!) Shades of pink are the most common, but if you google it you'll find the white and lavenders too. What I really like about it is the scent, but it's also great because it has larger flowers than the other Armerias, and they get 12-18" tall, which makes it much more showy than many of the other ones. If you keep it deadheaded regularly, Cinder, it should bloom most of the summer for you (not positive that'll work for you this year since it was forced to start blooming early and since it's being transplanted. Don't disturb the roots when you put it in the ground.). VERY easy to collect seed (if you leave some of it mature later in the summer--or leave a couple flowers mature earlier) and very easy to germinate. I just moved mine to a sunnier location for this summer--it was getting too leggy and not doing well where it's been for the last couple years. Started mine from seed I collected when I was at Paulino's, and it turned out to be a couple shades of pink, but I'm planning to start some more (maybe WS next year!) to see if I can get lavender or white! If you decide to come to the Spring Swap, Bonnie, and would like some seed, remind me and I'll bring some for ya! I think it's wonderful that you got one with "all" the colors, Cinder! Skybird

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