Description
This wonderful twining plant generously bears quite large flowe
Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, blue pea, butterfly pea, cordofan pea and Darwin pea, is a plant species belonging to the Fabaceae family.This wonderful twining plant generously bears quite large flowers which are a beautiful shade of vivid cobalt blue with a white throat.
The flowers are presented upside down - the keel petal appears on the top rather than the underside.Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 8500 |
| Common Name | Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, blue pea, butterfly pea, cordofan pea and Darwin pea, Aparajita, Gokarna |
| Height | 15 to 25 feet |
| Flower Colour | Mix color |
| Bloom Time | June |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Butterfly Peas prefer to be grown in full sun but they will tolerate light shade
- These are very drought tolerant plants, but they should be watered regularly for the best results
Clitoria ternatea care
- The seeds of the Butterfly Pea should be nicked or filed, then soaked overnight in room temperature water before planting
- They can be sown directly in the garden with 3-4 inch spacing when the soil warms in the spring
- Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the warm weather arrives, maintaining a temperature within the growing medium of 70 degrees F to 75 degrees F
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 19 to 28 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Clitoria ternatea special feature
Grown on a support such as a trellis. Weave through a hedge.
Clitoria ternatea uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose