Aparajita Blue Seeds – Desi Neeli Shankhupushpi Variety | Butterfly Pea Flower for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 7-14 days
Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; grows well in summer and monsoon
Vine Length: Up to 8-10 feet (climbing vine, requires support)
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 3-4 weeks
Life Span: Perennial vine (can be grown as annual in cooler climates)
Ideal Growing Temperature: 22-32°C
Blooming Time: 60-75 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Low
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag or larger, with trellis/support

Specifications of Desi Aparajita Blue (Neeli Shankhupushpi) Seeds

Aparajita Blue, also known as Butterfly Pea, is a hardy flowering vine producing striking deep blue, trumpet-shaped blooms with traditional and medicinal significance in Indian households. The flowers are commonly used to make natural blue-colored tea and food coloring, and the plant holds a place in traditional and Ayurvedic practices. A vigorous climber, it needs a trellis, fence, or support structure to grow along.

Benefits / Uses

Vibrant blue blooms used to make natural blue tea and food coloring
Traditionally valued in Ayurvedic and religious practices
Vigorous climbing vine — good for covering trellises, fences, or pergolas
Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Hardy and relatively low-maintenance once established

Planting and Care for Aparajita

Sowing: Soak seeds in water for a few hours before sowing to improve germination. Sow ½ inch deep in well-drained soil.
Growing: Provide a trellis or vertical support early, as the vine grows quickly and needs guidance. Water regularly during establishment; the plant tolerates some dryness once mature.
Blooming: Flowers typically appear 60-75 days after sowing and continue blooming through the warm season. Regular flower picking (for tea/use) encourages continued blooming.

Precautions While Growing Aparajita

Provide sturdy support early, as the vine grows vigorously and can become heavy
Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot
Watch for aphids and common pests; use organic pest control methods where needed
Prune periodically to manage size and encourage bushier, more floriferous growth

Other Names

Botanical Name: Clitoria ternatea
Common Name: Butterfly Pea
Uses in Indian Languages:
Hindi: अपराजिता (Aparajita)
Telugu: నీలి శంఖుపుష్పి (Neeli Shankhupushpi)
Tamil: காக்காணம் (Kakkanam)
Kannada: ಶಂಖ ಪುಷ್ಪ (Shankha Pushpa

Grow Suggestions

Climbing / Vine Vegetable

Recommended Grow Bag Size

Grow Bag 18x18 Inch ✓ In Stock