Atlantic pigeon wings
Clitoria mariana
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink , blue
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Atlantic pigeon wings (Clitoria mariana) is a twining vine for borders, pollinator gardens, and woodland edges. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Large lavender-pink, pea-like flowers open in the leaf axils, usually one at a time. Butterflies and birds visit it. The flower stands erect, which helps you tell it from spurred butterfly pea.
Pairs well with Passionflower, Trumpet honeysuckle, and Texas bluebonnet.
Native range
AL, AR, AZ, DC, and 23 more places. See all 27
AL, AR, AZ, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV.