Clitoria ternatea, Butterfly Pea, Asian Pigeonwings

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Clitoria ternatea, Butterfly Pea, Asian Pigeonwings

Clitoria ternatea
Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
Butterfly Pea, Asian Pigeonwings
Origin: Tropical America
vine or creeper

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious bright blue flower - Clitoris-like flower shape, hence name of the plant. Fast-growing climber with fine foliage, pinnate leaves. Produces flat pods, up to 7" long, beaked, with about 5 flat rounded seeds. Species: C. ternatea, C. mariana.

Var. Alba Plena

Var. pleniflora (Plena)

Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/clitoria_ternatea.htm

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1318 Clitoria ternatea - Blue Butterfly Pea, Double flower
Butterfly pea, Asian pigeonwings. Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious bright blue flower - Clitoris-like flower shape, hence name of the plant. Fast-growing climber with fine foliage, pinnate leaves.

3 gal pot, large full plant on trellis

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24.95

4285 Clitoria ternatea - Single flower, Blue Butterfly Pea
Butterfly pea, Asian pigeonwings. Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious bright blue flower - Clitoris-like flower shape, hence name of the plant. Fast-growing climber with fine foliage, pinnate leaves.

1 gal pot

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2786 Clitoria ternatea Blue - seeds
Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious bright blue, violet or white flowers - Clitoris-like flower shape, hence name of the plant.
Cover seeds with 1/4" sandy mix. Needs constant warmth, high humidity, keep damp, in bright light.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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2317 Clitoria ternatea blue double - seeds
Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious bright blue flower - Clitoris-like flower shape, hence name of the plant.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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2962 Clitoria ternatea White - seeds
Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious white flowers - Clitoris-like flower shape, hence name of the plant.
Ordering seeds info

Per pack: 6 seeds

2 Pack(s) in stock

2.95

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