Butterfly Pea Seeds for Planting Outdoors – Clitoria Ternatea, Non-GMO, Heirloom Variety
Add a touch of vibrant color and charm to your garden with Butterfly Pea Seeds, also known as Clitoria Ternatea. This stunning, non-GMO, heirloom plant is known for its striking blue, butterfly-shaped flowers that bloom profusely in warm climates. Not only is it a beautiful addition to your garden, but it also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it perfect for a pollinator-friendly garden. Grow it as a climbing vine on trellises, fences, or in containers for an eye-catching display of color throughout the growing season.
Key Benefits
Vibrant, Colorful Blooms
Enjoy the captivating blue, butterfly-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the growing season, adding a bold and beautiful touch to your garden.
Attracts Pollinators
Butterfly Pea is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it an excellent choice for a garden that supports wildlife.
Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds
Rest assured that you're planting high-quality, non-GMO and heirloom seeds that are naturally robust and perfect for sustainable gardening.
Easy to Grow
Clitoria Ternatea thrives in a variety of soils and is perfect for gardeners of all experience levels, requiring minimal maintenance once established.
Versatile Use
Grow Butterfly Pea on trellises, fences, arbors, or in containers. It makes a beautiful addition to vertical gardens, patios, and even as a ground cover.
How to Plant Butterfly Pea Seeds
Planting Season
- Indoors: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date to get a head start for outdoor planting.
- Outdoors: Direct sow in the garden after the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed.
Seed Preparation
- Scarification Recommended: Lightly scarify the seeds by filing or nicking the seed coat to improve germination. Soak seeds overnight for best results.
Planting Instructions
- Depth: Sow seeds about 1/2 inch deep in well-draining soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 6-12 inches apart to allow the plant to spread and climb.
- Light: Prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade. Ensure it gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Water and Care
Watering Needs
- Keep the soil evenly moist until the seeds germinate. Once established, Butterfly Pea is drought-tolerant, though it will perform best with regular watering, especially during dry spells.
Soil and Fertilizer
- Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.5). This plant is tolerant of various soil types.
- Feed with a balanced fertilizer once during the growing season to encourage healthy growth and prolific flowering.
Pruning and Maintenance
- Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage more blooms. Remove dead or damaged stems and spent flowers to promote new growth.
- Butterfly Pea is a fast-growing vine, so it may need occasional training to ensure it climbs in the desired direction on trellises or structures.
Temperature and Hardiness
- Butterfly Pea thrives in warm climates and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can tolerate mild frost but will perform best in temperatures above 50°F (10°C).
Perfect For
- Pollinator Gardens: A must-have for any garden that focuses on attracting pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
- Vertical Gardens: Use Clitoria Ternatea as a climbing vine on trellises, fences, or arbors for a stunning display of flowers.
- Containers and Hanging Baskets: Ideal for growing in containers or hanging baskets, adding a pop of color and beauty to your patio, balcony, or porch.
- Culinary and Medicinal Uses: The flowers are edible and often used in teas, juices, and as natural food coloring, as well as in traditional herbal medicine.
Recommended Coverage
Packet: A packet of Butterfly Pea Seeds contains enough seeds to grow several plants, ideal for creating a striking display of flowers or covering larger areas with this beautiful vine.
Add Beauty and Pollinators to Your Garden with Butterfly Pea Seeds
Whether you're enhancing your vertical garden, adding a pop of color to containers, or attracting pollinators to your garden, Butterfly Pea Seeds offer versatility, beauty, and eco-friendly benefits.
Order your seeds today and watch your garden flourish with the vibrant, butterfly-shaped flowers of Clitoria Ternatea!
