Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southern Europe
Types
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
-
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
30.00 cm
2.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Legume allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stomachic
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Seedpod, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
लोबिया
Applemint Tree
In German
cowpea
Applemint Baum
In French
niébé
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
caupí
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
cowpea
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Koopea
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Koopea
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Koopea
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cowpea and Applemint
Season and care of Cowpea and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Cowpea and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cowpea is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Cowpea and Applemint Physical Information
Cowpea and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Cowpea and Applemint are as follows:
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Cowpea and Applemint
Care of Cowpea and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.