Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Legume allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stomachic
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Seedpod, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
Dill
In Hindi
लोबिया
डिल प्लांट
In German
cowpea
Dill Pflanze
In French
niébé
Dill usine
In Spanish
caupí
Dill Planta
In Greek
cowpea
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Koopea
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Koopea
Dill roślin
In Latin
Koopea
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cowpea and Dill
Season and care of Cowpea and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Cowpea and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cowpea is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Cowpea and Dill Physical Information
Cowpea and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cowpea and Dill are as follows:
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Cowpea and Dill
Care of Cowpea and Dill 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 Dill pruning is done 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.