This fragrant flowering vine is a natural as an accent flower in our area.

It was developed by a Scottish nurseryman in the late 1800s.  After winning an award from the Royal Cultural Society for his first plants, he developed several other varieties.

Flowers are usually pink, purple, blue or white in single colors or combinations. 

While it is related to the peas that we eat, this plant’s pods can be toxic.

Give it a trellis or other structure and it can grow over 6’ tall.  It is a perennial in our area.  The leaves are as pretty as the flowers with their oval shape and soft appearance.

Deer tend to avoid them.  They prefer full sun and well-drained soil.  Because they are a vine, they don’t take up much space.  Consider adding these to your garden.