Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Lilium orientalis
Liliaceae · bulbs
Lathyrus odoratus
Fabaceae · flowers
Oriental Lily (Zones 4-8)
Sweet Pea (Zones 2-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 4–8
| Feature | Oriental Lily | Sweet Pea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lilium orientalis | Lathyrus odoratus |
| Family | Liliaceae | Fabaceae |
| Category | bulbs | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Acidic, Well-drained | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 4' | 6' |
| Spread | 1' | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Late Summer | Spring-Summer |
| Bloom Color | White, Pink, Red | Mixed |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Fast |
| Native Region | Japan | Italy, Sicily |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Oriental Lily
Sweet Pea
Oriental Lily
Sweet Pea
Choose Oriental Lily if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 4–8.
Choose Sweet Pea if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 4–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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