sweet pea
noun
1
: a widely cultivated Italian legume (Lathyrus odoratus) having slender usually climbing stems, ovate leaves, and large fragrant flowers
2
: the flower of a sweet pea
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Add marigolds, foxglove, or sweet peas nearby to increase the number of bumblebees in the garden.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The bride held her bouquet by Millie Richardson in both images, and the arrangement featured sweet peas, myrtle and lily of the valley.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Many edible plants also enjoy the nitrogen in coffee grounds, including blackberries, blueberries, carrots, cucumbers, leafy greens (think kale, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard), peppers, potatoes, roses, sweet peas, and tomatoes.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Besides lily of the valley, Sperling’s bouquet also had the traditional myrtle, alongside white and cream sweet peas, astilbe, and jasmine.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The bride held her bouquet by Millie Richardson in both images, and the arrangement featured sweet peas, myrtle and lily of the valley.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Many edible plants also enjoy the nitrogen in coffee grounds, including blackberries, blueberries, carrots, cucumbers, leafy greens (think kale, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard), peppers, potatoes, roses, sweet peas, and tomatoes.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Besides lily of the valley, Sperling’s bouquet also had the traditional myrtle, alongside white and cream sweet peas, astilbe, and jasmine.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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