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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 Butterfly Pea
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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17 reviews
- Jennifer G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/30/26Great sprouting
Started these indoors. Sprouted well and are now on hold in the hoop house until they can be planted out in the garden.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/31/26Hey Jennifer,
We're so happy to hear your Blue Tea Butterfly Pea Seeds are sprouting so well! It sounds like you've got a perfect setup with the hoop house to keep them safe and cozy until planting time. Once you get them out in the garden, you're going to love watching these beautiful blue flowers bloom - and then you can start brewing that gorgeous color-changing tea! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Rebecca G.OK, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/24/26Blue Tea Butterfly Pea seeds
love the seeds
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - MICHELLERated 5 out of 5 stars3/13/26Good germination with extended soaking
I soaked mine for a 3-4 days making sure they still were firm each day. Put them in a closed take out container with seed mix, they all germinated. Some were quicker than others. I have them potted up and they will go outside soon.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Michelle,
Wow, what great technique with the extended soaking! We love hearing about successful methods like yours with the closed takeout container setup. Your Blue Tea Butterfly Pea plants are going to be absolutely stunning once they get outside and start blooming those gorgeous blue flowers! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful growing tip with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- AmyVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/13/26Nail clippers worked like a charm!
I saw a comment that suggested using nail clippers to score the seed...best tip ever! Much easier than sand paper or a knife. Mine are soaking now, plant tomorrow...very excited to see how they do.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Amy,
We love hearing about creative and effective methods like this for scoring those tough butterfly pea seeds, thank you so much for sharing. Your Blue Tea Butterfly Pea plants are going to be absolutely gorgeous once they start producing those stunning blue flowers! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this fantastic growing tip with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- cierraRated 5 out of 5 stars2/27/265 Stars
Love the packaging, especially the extras inside. My seeda are germinating well too.