Butterfly pea

How to grow Butterfly pea growing and care:

Trellising

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive

Planting season:
Spring / Summer

Pests and diseases:
Larvae

Pruning season:
All year

How to prune:
More for design to easier pick

Size of the plant?
3-5 m (10-15 feet), however it’s design

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring / Summer

General information about the flower
Blue flower in butterfly shape

Pollination is done by:
Bees, attract pollinators

Uses of Butterfly pea flowers:
Beverage, color of food

Edible seeds

Seeds harvest season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn

Seeds pests or diseases:
Birds

What can be done with big quantities of Butterfly pea seeds?
Pods, peas: cooked, stew

Work requirements on the seeds:
For the dry peas when to pick

How long does it take to bear seeds?
Start to bear 50-80 days

Scientific name:

Clitoria ternatea