Pea, Butterfly (Clitoria ternatea)
Aka Asian pigeonwings, Darwin pea. This perennial herbaceous plant is native to tropical Asia that grows as a vine or creeper. The striking purple blue flowers are used as food colouring, making teas or drinks and natural dye for clothes. Good nitrogen fixer as a legume family.
Plant type: Tender perennal
Sow when: Spring, All year (Tropical)
Sow where: Direct or punnets
Spacing x Height: 30cm x 2m
Position: Full sun
Flowering: 45 days
Seeds per package: 25