Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) flower with a distinct blue shape and a white center
Clitoria ternatea
Botanical name: Clitoria ternatea
Common names: Butterfly Pea, Asian Pigeonwings
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Tropical America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicinePerfect 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.
Besides being a great ornamental, this plant has some practical and medicinal value. The seed pods are edible, as well as the flowers. The flowers are used for blue food dye for rice and teas. It is also a nitrogen fixer and helps prevent E-coli.
See article about healing properties of this plant: Blue Tea from the Magic Clitoria.
Similar plants: Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Clitoria ternatea
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) displays vivid deep blue petals with a yellow throat, and its flowers are traditionally used to produce a natural blue dye for coloring rice and teas.
Clitoria Alba Plena
Clitoria Alba Plena is a white variety of the Clitoria flower.It has double petals, giving it a fuller appearance. The white color makes it look elegant and pure.Many people find it more striking than the regular blue Clitoria.
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) climbing vine with many blue flower and small green leaves.
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) deep blue flower with a white center and bright green foliage
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) vines with blue flowers draped over an archway
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) growing over an arched support with many small blue flowers
Clitoria ternatea flower with delicate blue petals and white center markings visible
Clitoria ternatea deep purple flower nestled among lush green oval leaves
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) vibrant blue flower with white markings on dark background
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) with blue flowers on a lattice structure.
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) deep blue flower with soft petals against wet green leaves
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) climbing vine with blue flowers nestled among many green leaves.
Clitoria ternatea white flower with delicate petals positioned near soft green leaves.
Clitoria ternatea flower with purple petals and white center against green oval leaves.
Clitoria ternatea flower with deep blue petals and white center against foliage
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) blue flower petal textures with vibrant green leaves behind the stem
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) flower reveals folded petals with intense blue tones and soft edges
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) white flower with ruffled petals alongside green leaves in sharp focus.
Clitoria ternatea flower with intense blue petals and a white center portion
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) with layered deep purple petals beside soft green oval leaves
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) purple flower with long green seed pod nearby
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) flower showing deep purple petals against vibrant green oval leaves.
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) flowers with deep blue petals and white centers lying flat
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) with intense purple flowers and soft green leaves overlapping each other.
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) flower showing intense blue petals and a light green base center
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) purple flower petals unfolding on a delicate green vine stem
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) blue flower petals curved with white center detail.
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) deep purple flower open on a vining stem with green leaves
Clitoria ternatea white flower nestled between simple smooth green oval leaves
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) flower showing petals with deep blue tones and pale yellow center.
Clitoria ternatea with deep purple flowers climbing along a textured white wall.
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) flower with rich indigo petals and a white center portion
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) blue flower petal curves near green leaves on a thin vine
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) with blue and white petals among rich green oval leaves.
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) white flower with clear water drops and lush green foliage around.
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) vines climb a post with many blue flowers and green pods.
Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) white flower with water droplets among oval green leaves on vine
Link to this plant:
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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.
Besides being a great ornamental, this plant has some practical and medicinal value. The seed pods are edible, as well as the flowers. The flowers are used for blue food dye for rice and teas. It is also a nitrogen fixer and helps prevent E-coli.
See article about healing properties of this plant: Blue Tea from the Magic Clitoria.
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Besides being a great ornamental, this plant has some practical and medicinal value. The seed pods are edible, as well as the flowers. The flowers are used for blue food dye for rice and teas. It is also a nitrogen fixer and helps prevent E-coli.
See article about healing properties of this plant: Blue Tea from the Magic Clitoria.
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