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Butterfly Pea

Clitoria ternatea, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White SapoteCasimiroa edulis
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Wild CucumberMarah macrocarpa

Both vigorous climbing vines compete for the same support structures and light, potentially strangling each other

Common Questions

What zones does Butterfly Pea grow in?

Butterfly Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Butterfly Pea?

Good companions for Butterfly Pea include White Sapote.

Design guilds with Butterfly Pea and see companion relationships visually.

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