species 8,869 observations

Pigeonwings

Clitoria mariana

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Long-tailed Skipper, Zarucco Duskywing, Bush-clover Triclonella 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Bumble Bee, Clouded Skipper, Fork-tailed Bush Katydid, Hoary Edge 5

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Creeping Dense Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Vine Wildflower

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