The asparagus pea thread has reminded me of the lovely flowers of some
of the pea family

My discovery this season is Lathyrus belinensis, buttery yellow flowers
with upper petals veined in brick red - for pic see

http://www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/seed...s/lathyrus.htm

Last year it was L chloranthus - a slightly acid pale greeny yellow, and
L sativus v azureus - a very steely blue.

None of these has the scent of sweet peas, nor the size of flowers, but
it has been lovely watching them and seeing the range of colours.

Also Hedysarum, with striking two tone flower spikes, red and deep pink.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"