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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: Georgie on September 20, 2008, 20:20:49

Title: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: Georgie on September 20, 2008, 20:20:49: Has anyone tried growing this climber from seed? According to the blurb in the T&M catalogue it attracts bees and butterflies so I'm thinking of giving it a go next year. :)

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Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: PurpleHeather on September 23, 2008, 07:26:50: I looked twice at the name, then looked up the plant

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2318563940099843887lVsfal

I can see the origin of the name when looking carefully at the blue flower.

Seems it has been used for everything from dye to a laxative.
Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: Georgie on September 23, 2008, 17:04:23: Yes, I must say I wondered if the botanical name would be bleeped out! ;)

I think it's a beautiful plant but what I really want to know is if I've got any chance of growing it from seed in this country. I'd also welcome views on whether it attracts bees and butterflies. :)

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Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: OllieC on September 23, 2008, 17:37:31: Is it one of those legendary plants that male gardeners are unable to find?!?! :o
Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: Georgie on September 23, 2008, 17:44:23: Quote from: OllieC on September 23, 2008, 17:37:31
Is it one of those legendary plants that male gardeners are unable to find?!?! :o

ROFL! ;D

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Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: Amazin on September 24, 2008, 01:37:41: It doesn't look like too much of a challenge:

http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/CLITORIA_TERNATEA.htm
Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: Georgie on September 24, 2008, 13:07:11: Quote from: Amazin on September 24, 2008, 01:37:41
It doesn't look like too much of a challenge:

http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/CLITORIA_TERNATEA.htm

Thanks, Amazin. I'm definitely going to give it a go now. :)

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Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: OllieC on September 24, 2008, 13:24:11: The deep blue ones are aboslutely stunning... I think I may give them a go myself, if for no other reason than when the MIL visits!!
Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: Georgie on September 24, 2008, 15:27:56: Quote from: OllieC on September 24, 2008, 13:24:11
The deep blue ones are aboslutely stunning... I think I may give them a go myself, if for no other reason than when the MIL visits!!

;D ;D ;D

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Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: Baccy Man on September 24, 2008, 17:24:58: Quote from: OllieC on September 24, 2008, 13:24:11
I think I may give them a go myself, if for no other reason than when the MIL visits!!

You need to be careful with MIL's & plant names mine once asked for advice on what to plant for a hedge that would look nice but keep people out. I sent her a guick note by email saying Rubus Cockburnianus she thought I was being rude & didn't speak to me for months.
Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: OllieC on September 24, 2008, 17:54:52: Quote from: Baccy Man on September 24, 2008, 17:24:58
Quote from: OllieC on September 24, 2008, 13:24:11
I think I may give them a go myself, if for no other reason than when the MIL visits!!

You need to be careful with MIL's & plant names mine once asked for advice on what to plant for a hedge that would look nice but keep people out. I sent her a guick note by email saying Rubus Cockburnianus she thought I was being rude & didn't speak to me for months.

Hahahaha!! That's just perfect. I might grow that for the Clitorea to grow up!!!!
Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: sawfish on September 24, 2008, 18:11:03: I'd be tickled pink to grow one of those.
Title: Re: Clitorea ternatea (Butterfly Pea)
Post by: PurpleHeather on September 28, 2008, 09:24:22: Years ago o/h who was a boxing fan bought an apple tree.

Told me it was called Henry Cooper.

I examined the lable and could not see where he had found the name.

Turns out it said
Heavy Cropper.

The optical aids are now in place.