Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) - Video 1
Botanical name: Clitoria ternatea
Common names: Butterfly Pea, Asian Pigeonwings
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Tropical America
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Clitoria ternatea
The flowers are used for blue food dye for rice and teas.
The flowers are used for blue food dye for rice and teas.
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Butterfly pea, Asian pigeon wings. Perfect vine! Blooms... more
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Butterfly pea, Asian pigeon wings. Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious white flower - Clitoris-like flower shape, hence name of the plant. Fast-growing climber with fine foliage, pinnate leaves.
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This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including California (with phytocertificate), Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
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Butterfly pea, Asian pigeonwings. Perfect vine! Blooms... more
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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.
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.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including California (with phytocertificate), Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$39.95
Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy,... more
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
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Clitoria ternatea Alba - 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.
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.
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.
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Per pack: 6 seeds
2 Packs in stock
$8.95
Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy,... more
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
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.
Cover seeds with 1/4" sandy mix. Needs constant warmth, high humidity, keep damp, in bright light.
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Per pack: 12 seeds
2 Packs in stock
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