There is a lot of conflicting information out there. What is considered toxic are the seeds that the plant produces late in the season. It is unclear just how toxic sweet pea seeds are to humans and animals, but any amount of toxicity should give you pause when deciding what to plant. When in doubt or if you have some concerns, it’s best to go in another direction and plant something that does not possibly present a danger when ingested by children, pets, or livestock.
As for other plants that will help with flies, lemon grass, lemon balm, lavender, and rosemary are thought to help, but it requires more than just a couple plants in the garden. We’d suggest contacting your local cooperative extension to discuss as they will have more expertise in your area and what might be best to plant. Here is a list of cooperative extensions to guide you. https://www.almanac.com/cooperative-extension-services
Hi Tiffany,
There is a lot of conflicting information out there. What is considered toxic are the seeds that the plant produces late in the season. It is unclear just how toxic sweet pea seeds are to humans and animals, but any amount of toxicity should give you pause when deciding what to plant. When in doubt or if you have some concerns, it’s best to go in another direction and plant something that does not possibly present a danger when ingested by children, pets, or livestock.
As for other plants that will help with flies, lemon grass, lemon balm, lavender, and rosemary are thought to help, but it requires more than just a couple plants in the garden. We’d suggest contacting your local cooperative extension to discuss as they will have more expertise in your area and what might be best to plant. Here is a list of cooperative extensions to guide you. https://www.almanac.com/cooperative-extension-services
Hope this helps!