Sweet Peas

Ever since we have owned our barn property there has been a small patch of flowering Sweet Peas growing along the driveway. I have avoided mowing this area and each year during the mid-summer the Sweet Peas start blooming.



This variety of Sweet Pea (Lathyrus latifolius), also known as Everlasting Pea, is a perennial that is native to Europe. I'm not sure if this patch of Sweet Peas were started by the prior owners, but this species is often considered to be a weed despite its attractive appearance. I'll just keep mowing around it.