Clitoria Ternatea Seeds - Flower Plant

Clitoria Ternatea Seeds produce Butterfly Pea, a fast-growing tropical vine known for its climbing habit and vibrant blue flowers. This perennial in warm climates is commonly grown as an annual in cooler regions. It adapts well to garden beds, trellises, fences, and containers with support. The plant thrives in warm temperatures and well-drained soil, producing continuous blooms during the growing season. It is suitable for ornamental planting, vertical gardening, and seasonal landscape coverage.

Features

• Vigorous climbing vine growth habit

• Suitable for trellises, fences, and vertical supports

• Adaptable to garden beds and containers

• Performs well in warm and humid climates

• Produces seasonal blue flowers during active growth

• Can be grown as a perennial in warm zones or annual in cooler areas

Specifications

• Scientific name: Clitoria ternatea

• Common name (US): Butterfly Pea

• Seed type / variety: Tropical climbing vine variety

• Growth habit: Twining perennial vine

• USDA zones: 9 to 11 (annual in cooler zones)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Growing season: Late spring through fall

• Sowing Season: Spring

• Sowing season months: April to June (after frost)

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 21 days at 70 to 85 F; warm soil and consistent moisture required

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment

• Mature plant size: 6 to 10 feet long; 2 to 3 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart