Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as Butterfly Pea, is a fast-growing, trailing or climbing plant that also serves as a lush, flowering groundcover in warm climates. With its deep blue, butterfly-shaped flowers and quick-spreading habit, it’s perfect for covering bare soil while adding vibrant color and pollinator-friendly blooms.
Key Features:
Produces vivid blue or violet flowers throughout the season
Fast-growing, soil-hugging vine that spreads easily along the ground
Thrives in full sun and tropical to subtropical climates
Suppresses weed growth naturally with dense foliage
Edible and medicinal uses: popular in teas and Ayurvedic remedies
Ideal For:
Groundcover in sunny, open garden beds
Covering slopes, embankments, or fallow patches
Filling gaps in herbal or edible landscape designs
Enhancing biodiversity with nectar-rich blooms
Growing Tips:
Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly until established
Light: Requires full sun for maximum flowering and spread
Why Use Clitoria as Groundcover from Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries?
Unlike common ornamental groundcovers, Clitoria offers both beauty and utility. Our nursery-grown Butterfly Pea vines are healthy, pest-free, and perfect for eco-friendly gardens. Cover bare soil while enjoying seasonal blooms and herbal benefits.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
