Aparajita – Lavender Queen Double Petal

Botanical Details

• Scientific Name: Clitoria ternatea var. pleniflora (Lavender Queen, double-petaled variant).
• Family: Fabaceae (legume family).
• Growth Habit: Perennial vine, climbing or trailing, 0.5–3 meters long, often grown as an annual in cooler climates.
• Leaves: Pinnate, with 5–7 elliptic, bright green leaflets, 2.5–5 cm long.
• Flowers: Double-petaled, lavender, 4–5 cm long, 3–4 cm wide, with light yellow markings, borne singly or in pairs.
• Bloom Time: Summer through fall, continuous in warm climates, peaking June to November.
• Fruits: Linear-oblong pods, 5–7 cm long, containing 6–10 seeds, edible when tender.
• Habitat: Native to tropical Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia), naturalized in warm regions worldwide.
• Soil/Light Needs: Prefers well-drained, moist, neutral soil; thrives in full sun, tolerates partial shade, and needs warm temperatures.