Description

We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Clitoria ternatea is an Annual, Tropical or tender perennial and a vine in the Fabaceae family. Common names include White Pea Vine, Asian pigeonwings, White Pea, Butterfly Pea, Cordofan Pea, and Darwin pea. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. It can grow to 6 feet, usually in one season, while being visited by bees, butterflies, and birds. The colors slowly changed on this one from white petals with dark purple veins and a yellow center to lavender petals and a white center. This flower is fantastic. The flowers are around 1.5 inches long and wide. The dark green foliage is a perfect backdrop for the lavender flowers. It can grow like a shrub and a vine. The seeds are edible when fresh, as well as the flowers. The leaves are used for teas and mixed with lemongrass to make blue tea. It can grow in most soils and thrives best in full to part sun. Zones 10-11 Germination Soak seeds for 24 hours. Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds and lightly cover with a medium. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic but maintain a temperature around 65-75F. Germination 7-30 days.