Clitoria Ternatea, Gokarna (Blue) - Plant
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Description for Clitoria Ternatea, Gokarna (Blue)
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.
Planting and 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.
Caring for Clitoria Ternatea
- 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.
Typical uses of Clitoria Ternatea
Special features: Grown on a support such as a trellis. Weave through a hedge.
Culinary use: NA
Ornamental use: The plant is used for an ornamental purpose.
Medicinal use: NA
References
- http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
- http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Butterfly%20Pea.html
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Can this grown in hot places.
This plant can be planted in a simple pot.
Very good plant, very impressive packing, 2-3 leaves were dried. But will give 5 star
Nice plant without any damages????
Given as a gift in the hopes of bringing prosperity to the recipient
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