5 Seeds Butterfly Pea Clitoria ternatea Double Blue White Flower Vine

Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a tropical climbing vine prized for its distinctive double-petaled blooms in blue and white. This fast-growing ornamental produces abundant flowers throughout the warm season, making it a favorite for trellises, arbors, and fences. The striking two-toned blossoms add vivid color and vertical interest to any garden space.

Butterfly Pea works beautifully as a flowering vine on pergolas, trellises, and hanging baskets. The flowers are commonly used to make color-changing herbal teas and natural food colorings in Southeast Asian cuisine. In warm climates it grows as a perennial, while in cooler zones it thrives as an annual. Regular harvesting of blooms encourages continued flowering. A rewarding and easy-to-grow vine for gardeners of all experience levels.

Species: Clitoria ternatea
Variety: Double Blue White
Type: Tropical flowering vine
Plant_Habit: Climbing, twining
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile
Days_to_Harvest: 60-90
Zones: 10-11 perennial, annual elsewhere
Germination: 10-21 days
Sowing: Soak seeds 24 hours, sow 1/4 inch deep
Spacing: 12-24 inches
Notes: Provide trellis or support for climbing growth