Butterfly pea seeds

Butterfly Pea Seeds (2025 Harvest)
20 seeds.

Butterfly pea (Clitoria) is a leguminous vine native to Southeast Asia and India. Its Japanese name is Chōmame (butterfly bean), and it is said to have been introduced to Japan during the Edo period. It is heat-tolerant and grows rapidly in warm temperatures, continuously blooming vibrant blue flowers from early summer to late autumn. While typically single-petaled, occasionally double-flowered plants may appear. It is not cold-hardy, but in warmer regions, it can be overwintered under eaves by pruning branches to prevent freezing.

Type: Non-cold-hardy, vining perennial of the Clitoria genus (Fabaceae family)
Scientific Name: Clitoria ternatea
Origin: Southeast Asia to India
Plant Height: 100-400 cm (vining)
Flowering Period: June - October
Uses: Flower beds, potted plants (lantern training)
Sunlight: Full sun

Cultivation Method:
Grows well in sunny locations. When the plant reaches about 10 cm in height, pinch off the tips of the buds. This will encourage several lateral buds to grow from the lower parts. Once these lateral buds have grown to some extent, pinch off their tips as well. This increases the number of branches and the volume of the plant. More branches mean more flowers. As the vines grow, train them onto a fence or support early on. The optimal growing temperature is 20-30°C. Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil dries out. Be careful as it dries out quickly in summer.

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