Clitoria Ternatea, Gokarna (White) - Plant

This wonderful twining plant generously bears quite large flowers.

Pack contents

• Clitoria Ternatea, Gokarna (White) - Plant
• 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, blue pea, butterfly pea, cordofan pea and Darwin pea, is a plant species belonging to the Fabaceae family. This wonderful twining plant generously bears quite large flowers which are a beautiful shade of vivid cobalt blue with a white throat. The flowers are presented upside down - the keel petal appears on the top rather than the underside.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 12 inch (30 cm)
• Plant Spread: 5 inch (13 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, blue pea, butterfly pea, cordofan pea and Darwin pea, Aparajita
• Maximum Reachable Height: 15 to 25 feet
• Flower Colour: White
• Bloom Time: June
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Butterfly Peas prefer to be grown in full sun but they will tolerate light shade. These are very drought tolerant plants, but they should be watered regularly for the best results.

Clitoria Ternatea care

The seeds of the Butterfly Pea should be nicked or filed, then soaked overnight in room temperature water before planting. They can be sown directly in the garden with 3-4 inch spacing when the soil warms in the spring. Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the warm weather arrives, maintaining a temperature within the growing medium of 70 degrees F to 75 degrees F.

• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Temperature: 19 to 28 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Clitoria Ternatea special feature
Grown on a support such as a trellis. Weave through a hedge.
Clitoria Ternatea uses

• Ornamental Use: The plant is used for an ornamental purpose

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