Spurred Butterfly Pea 20 Seeds Centrosema virginianum

entrosema virginianum, commonly known as the Spurred Butterfly Pea, is a graceful and adaptable wildflower native to much of the southeastern United States, thriving in sandy soils, pine flatwoods, open woodlands, and coastal scrub environments. This twining or trailing perennial vine belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae) and is easily recognized by its delicate, butterfly-like flowers, which range in color from soft lavender to rich violet-blue. The blooms, typically seen from late spring through early fall, are distinguished by a distinctive spurred banner petal that curves backward, giving the flower a whimsical, almost ethereal appearance. Its slender stems can climb or sprawl across the ground, often forming low mats or climbing through grasses and shrubs. The foliage is composed of trifoliate leaves with narrow, lance-shaped leaflets that give the plant an airy, refined texture. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, Centrosema virginianum plays a valuable ecological role in improving soil quality, and its flowers attract a range of pollinators, especially bees and butterflies. It also serves as a larval host plant for the long-tailed skipper butterfly (Urbanus proteus), supporting local insect populations and contributing to biodiversity. Its drought tolerance, low-maintenance nature, and understated beauty make it a favorite in native plant gardens, wildflower meadows, and habitat restoration projects across the southeastern coastal plain and beyond.