Etymological Meaning. The sweet pea plant’s taxonomic name derives from the Greek word “Lathyros,” which directly translates to pea or pulse, and the Latin word “odoratus,” meaning fragrant.

We eat and drink with our eyes, so when you see the vibrant butterfly pea flower tea, you'll certainly want to take a sip.

This could be another sweet pea myth--I’d like to hear from gardeners who have managed to get flowers by Christmas. You can write or e-mail me at the addresses shown at the end of this column ...

When we think of tea the colors black and green may come to mind — but what about purple? Meet butterfly pea flower tea. It's vibrant bluish purple hue makes it an instant standout, but you'll ...

STANWOOD, Wash. — If you want to grow your own plants or flowers but don't have a green thumb - a new book is here to help! Marryn Mathis is the founder of the Farmhouse Flower Farm in Stanwood ...

But the devoted flower farmer has so much more to say. “Sweet Pea School” opens with a look into the history and provenance of sweet peas, beginning with the familiar story of a 17th-century ...