Origin
Mediterranean
Australia
Types
cowpea , pigeon pea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
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
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf curl, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PISUM sativum
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
Garden Pea
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In German
Erbse
Schwarzes Holz
In French
Erbse
Bois noir
In Spanish
guisante
Blackwood
In Greek
μπιζέλι
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
ervilha
Madeira preta
In Polish
groch
Czarne drewno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Pea and Blackwood
Season and care of Garden Pea and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Pea and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Pea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Blackwood season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Garden Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Pea is Neutral and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Pea and Blackwood Physical Information
Garden Pea and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Pea height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Garden Pea and Blackwood are as follows:
Garden Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Garden Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Garden Pea and Blackwood
Care of Garden Pea and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Pea pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Pea needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.