Butterfly pea flower is also called blue butterfly. It is an evergreen shrub. Because the flower color is blue when blooming and the flower shape is similar to that of a butterfly, it is named blue butterfly. It is suitable for growing in a warm environment. , Butterfly pea flowers contain a large amount of anthocyanins, which can be made into tea and drank, which can improve human immunity and have beauty and beauty effects. What kind of plant is butterfly pea?
1. Blue butterfly
Butterfly pea is an evergreen shrub because the flowers are blue and the shape of the flowers is similar to that of butterflies. They have similar body shapes, so people call them blue butterflies. Butterfly pea flowers are short plants and can be planted as ornamental plants in the courtyard. At the same time, butterfly pea flowers are rich in nutrients and can be made into tea.
2. Growth habits
Butterfly pea flowers are suitable for growing in a warm environment. They do not have cold resistance and need to be kept warm in winter. At the same time, butterfly pea flowers grow more vigorously in nutrient-rich soil, and generally can be planted in sandy loam soil that is rich in organic matter and has good drainage.
3. Main value
Butterfly pea flowers have beautiful flower shapes, bright colors, and a long flowering period, so they have certain ornamental value. At the same time, butterfly pea flower contains a lot of anthocyanins and vitamins, which can be brewed into tea and used as a food dye. It has beautifying effects and can help the body improve immunity.
4. Maintenance method
During the maintenance process, butterfly pea flowers need to be provided with more water to keep the soil moist, and butterfly pea flowers need to be inspected regularly. Prune and control the plant shape, and butterfly pea flowers have poor cold tolerance. Appropriate warming measures need to be taken during winter maintenance to prevent the plant from frostbite and death.