Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Clitoria

Species:

Clitoria ternatea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

blue, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 8.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers tropical and subtropical climates