Pea Vine - Clitoria ternatea - Blue - Butterfly Host and Nectar Plant
Pea Vine, Asian Pigeonwings
Clitoria ternatea
Plant Type: Annual Vine
Zones: Hardy in Zones 11-12, annual in all other zones
Height: 10-15 ft.
Light Requirements: Full sun
Water/Soil Requirements: Grows well in a variety of soil types, prefers well-drained soil
Propagation: Seeds
Host Plant: Skipper Butterflies
Status: Introduced into the United States, it is now naturalized and grows wild in some parts of North America.
Starter Plants are not large enough to feed larvae. One 4" potted plant will feed 2 larvae.
Pea Vine in your yard to attract butterflies and enjoy watching the butterfly life cycle!