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Features
Family
Fabaceae
Native
Southeast Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Flower Color
Blue
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Pollinators
About Blue Tea Butterfly Pea Seeds
Clitoria ternatea
1" vibrant blue blossoms
Planting Butterfly Pea
Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 6"
Light Required
Full Sun to Part Shade
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1/2"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | 1/2" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 14 – 21 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Start in late summer for winter bloom. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 65°F. Mild Climates: Sow in late summer for winter bloom. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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35 reviews
- Mark C.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/30/26First year growing this
Our vines were slow getting started, but have taken off the last couple weeks. We picked flowers and made tea today. We’re really enjoying this in our garden.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/31/26Hey Mark,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Blue Tea Butterfly Pea Seeds! It's awesome that your vines took off over the last couple weeks and that you're already enjoying homemade tea from your harvest! There's nothing better than growing something you can actually use and enjoy like that. Thanks for sharing your Blue Tea Butterfly Pea growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻
- Jill P.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars7/28/261st time grower
I started these seeds indoors and transplanted them outside this spring. They have grown and stopped at 8 inches long. They are in sun with morning shade. The plants look great and healthy just dont want to grow longer or flower for me. I will try again next year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/1/26Hey Jill,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Linda R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/18/26Tea pea
It seems to be doing well, no flowers yet but I’m really glad I bought them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/22/26Hey Linda,
We're so happy to hear about your experience with the Blue Tea Butterfly Pea Seeds! It's awesome that they're doing well for you so far! Those beautiful blue flowers are definitely worth the wait - there's nothing better than watching those vibrant blooms develop and knowing you'll soon be able to brew your own color-changing tea! Your patience is going to be so rewarded when those stunning butterfly pea flowers start appearing! Thanks for sharing your growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tatanisha R.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/13/26This is a show stopper!
l planted this from seed. I love how she naturally grew up my trellis.can’t wait to taste this one!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/14/26Hey Tatanisha,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Blue Tea Butterfly Pea Seeds! It's awesome that she naturally climbed up your trellis like that - there's nothing better than a plant that knows exactly what to do and creates such a beautiful show! And we're totally excited for you to taste your first butterfly pea tea - the flavor experience is going to be amazing, plus you'll love watching the magical color changes! Thanks for sharing your butterfly pea growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- LaurenVerified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars7/11/26Did not germinate well
I bought these seeds from my local nursery (I normally buy directly through BI online) so I don’t know if the seeds were old or what but I only had one germinate.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/17/26Hey Lauren,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️