Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Africa
Types
Cercis
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Deltoid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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 leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Diuretic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
VIGNA unguiculata
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
लोबिया
In German
OstRedbud
cowpea
In French
Redbud Orient
niébé
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
caupí
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
cowpea
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Koopea
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Koopea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Cowpea
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Cowpea is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Cowpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cowpea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cowpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Cowpea Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Cowpea are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Eastern Redbud and Cowpea
Care of Eastern Redbud and Cowpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and 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. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.