Butterfly Pea Seeds – Blue Climbing Vine

Butterfly Pea Seeds produce a striking climbing vine admired for its vivid blue blossoms and fast-growing habit. Known for its ornamental beauty and versatility, this plant adds a tropical touch to fences, trellises, and garden borders. The Butterfly Pea is a hardy and adaptable species that thrives in warm climates, offering lush green foliage and abundant blooms throughout the growing season.

This low-maintenance plant attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it an excellent addition to eco-friendly gardens. It performs best in full sunlight with well-drained soil and can be grown both in containers and directly in the garden.

Features:

• Type: Perennial vine in tropical regions; annual in cooler zones

• Common Name (US): Butterfly Pea

• Scientific Name: Clitoria ternatea

• Flower Color: Deep blue with white centers

• Growth Habit: Climbing vine

• Height: Up to 10–15 feet (3–4.5 meters) with support

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Moderate; water regularly during dry periods

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall

• Special Feature: Fast-growing climber, attracts butterflies and bees

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring to early summer

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 9–11 (grown as annual in Zones 4–8)

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Germination Time: 10–21 days

• Temperature for Germination: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 10–15 feet (3–4.5 m)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (4–6): May to September

  • Mid Zones (7–8): April to October

  • Southern Zones (9–11): March to November

• Maintenance: Low; prune lightly to encourage bushy growth

• Uses: Garden trellises, fences, decorative arches, and ornamental landscapes