- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
Variety Info
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Southeast Asia
Hardiness: Tender perennial in zones 10–11, grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: Vine. Grows 12’–15' in height, although it can be maintained at 12' with light pruning.
Variety Info: 1" vibrant blue blossoms
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 65°F. Mild Climates: Sow in late summer for winter bloom.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Start in late summer for winter bloom.
Days to Emerge: 14 – 21 Days
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 6"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
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- JessicaRated 5 out of 5 stars9/7/25Such a pretty and fun plant
This plant is very fun to grow. It stayed very small for a month and I thought it might not do well but then it shot up the trellis almost overnight. I have two vines that put out at least 20 new flowers a day so I harvest daily to keep it producing. The flowers dry very quickly and so far I've made a blue butterfly gin for cocktails and have used the dried flowers as pretty garnishes on things. I've made some nice herbal teas and it looks so beautiful in a dried tea blend with chamomile. Lastly, whatever flowers are left over, I give to my daughter and she has lots of fun mixing them with water and adding lemon or apple cider vinegar to see the color change from midnight blue to a beautiful purple color. It makes for an easy science lesson about ph balance.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/12/25Hey Jessica,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Blue Tea Butterfly Pea Seeds! We absolutely love how you've discovered so many creative uses for these gorgeous flowers - from that blue butterfly gin for cocktails to using them as beautiful garnishes and in herbal tea blends with chamomile.
It sounds like you really know how to maximize your harvest with that daily picking strategy to keep those prolific vines producing! Twenty new flowers a day from two vines is incredible!
And what a brilliant way to turn your leftover flowers into a fun science lesson for your daughter! The pH color-changing magic from midnight blue to purple with lemon or vinegar never gets old - it's such a perfect way to get kids excited about both gardening and learning.
We're so glad these little beauties took off for you after that slow start. Sometimes they just need a bit of time to get established before they really take off up that trellis!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kyle P.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/7/25Fantastic
I had a good germination with these and in thrilled to have gotten them so quicklyI still some time to make tea this year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/7/25Hey Kyle,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. It does make really pretty tea! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Alexandra U.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars7/31/250% germination rate
Seeds did not germinate (0% germination rate) after trying to prop them in a mini greenhouse and in a plastic bag with wet paper towels. Overall very disappointed and would like a second seed packet to try again as these are expensive.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/31/25Hey Alexandra,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️