Clitoria Ternatea, Gokarna (Blue) - Plant

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