species 17,753 observations

Butterfly Pea

Centrosema virginianum

Field notes

Supports All

19 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Tentiform Bean Leafminer, Zarucco Duskywing, Bean-leaf Webworm Moth, Peacock Brenthia Moth 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Northern Bobwhite 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Bumble Bee, Clouded Skipper, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Long-tailed Skipper 13

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Climbing Creeping Spreading
Plant type: Vine Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.