Clitoria ternatea
Posted: July 6th, 2013, 11:20 pm
| Botanical Name | Clitoria ternatea |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | |
| Specie | |
| Local Name in Urdu | NA, some people may mistakenly call it mutter phool |
| Common Name | Butterfly pea |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Cultivar Name | NA |
| Fragrant or Not | No fragrance |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Vine |
| Height | ~ 5-6 feet |
| Spacing | NA |
| Flowering Months | Summer |
| Flower Color | Deep blue |
| Growing Areas | Throughout warm areas e.g. Karachi, Lahore |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sunlight |
| Soil pH | No specific issues |
| Propagation | Seeds |
| Uses | Ornamental |
| Other Details | Butterfly pea, is a beautiful easy-to-grow climber. The flower shape is very unique and the deep blue outline with a white throat looks very attractive in any garden. It is a vigorous climber. Seeds are easy to grow. It can be easily grown in pots as well. Requires moist soil, since dry soil can permanently damage the new growth. Aphids and leaf miner are a frequent problem on this vine. Image: Pakistan Garden forum |
