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Atlantic pigeonwings

Clitoria mariana

Atlantic pigeonwings (Clitoria mariana) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Blooms Jun–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
vine
Native range
Native to 27 U.S. states, including AL, AR, AZ, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness
Zones 3a–11b
Mature size
—
Sun
Part shade
Water
—
Bloom
Jun–Aug
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Atlantic pigeonwings (Clitoria mariana)
Clitoria mariana — Atlantic pigeonwings. Photo by Fritzflohrreynolds via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Atlantic pigeonwings (Clitoria mariana) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Blooms Jun–Aug.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, atlantic pigeonwings pairs naturally with: Hedge false bindweed (Calystegia sepium), Scaldweed (Cuscuta gronovii), Scaldweed (Cuscuta gronovii var. gronovii), Fiveangled dodder (Cuscuta pentagona).

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