Centrosema Species, Spurred Butterfly Pea
Centrosemavirginianum

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Centrosema (sen-TROH-sem-uh)
Species: virginianum (vir-jin-ee-AN-um)

Synonym:Bradburya virginiana

Synonym:Centrosema biflorum

Synonym:Clitoria virginiana

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry