Butterfly Pea Seeds – Clitoria ternatea Flower Plant

Butterfly Pea is a fast-growing tropical flowering vine prized for its stunning deep blue blooms, attractive foliage, and versatile uses. The vibrant flowers are widely used to make natural herbal teas, beverages, and food colorings, while the plant itself serves as an ornamental climber for fences, trellises, arbors, and containers. Easy to grow and highly attractive to pollinators, Butterfly Pea produces abundant blooms throughout the warm season.

Features

• Brilliant blue butterfly-shaped flowers
• Popular for herbal tea and natural food coloring
• Fast-growing climbing vine
• Excellent for trellises, fences, and arbors
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
• Heat-tolerant and easy to grow
• Suitable for ornamental and edible gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Clitoria ternatea
• Common Name (US): Butterfly Pea / Blue Pea Vine / Asian Pigeonwings
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Ornamental and Herbal Vine
• Growth Habit: Twining perennial vine (often grown as an annual)
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: After the last frost or year-round in tropical climates
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–21 days in warm, moist soil; soaking seeds before sowing may improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 6–15 feet long
• Plant Spacing: 12–24 inches apart