Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) - Image 5

Botanical name: Centrosema sp.

Common name: Butterfly Pea

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
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Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flower close up with green leaves in the background.
Centrosema sp. (Butterfly Pea) purple flowers emerge from dense green foliage on thin vine stems.
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