Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Types
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stomachic
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Part of Plant Used
Seedpod, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
लोबिया
Zonal Geranium
In German
cowpea
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
niébé
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
caupí
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
cowpea
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Koopea
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Koopea
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Koopea
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Cowpea and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Cowpea and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cowpea and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cowpea is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Cowpea and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Cowpea and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Cowpea and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Cowpea and Zonal Geranium
Care of Cowpea and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.