General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 6-10 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Double
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Espalier
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Scarify seeds: Soak in warm water for 12-14 hours.
Needs specific temperature: 78ºF-100ºF
Days to germinate: 14-21 days
Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at approximate depth of 1/2 inch.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Double Butterfly Pea

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Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2023-09
grown in a large pot outside
Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2023-09
grown in a large pot outside

Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
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