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Butterfly Pea

Scientific name	Clitoria mariana
Common name	Butterfly Pea
Type	Vines
Variety	Perennial
USDA Zone hardiness	8a - 9b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	3 to 6'
Spread	3 to 6'

Butterfly pea is generally found in the South, a twining, trailing vine with large lilac flowers in summer generally May-September followed by a narrow seed pod. Butterfly Pea is a good plant for low water landscapes and does well in sandy soils. The stems are trailing but rarely climbs.