Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Deltoid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Diuretic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
VIGNA unguiculata
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
लोबिया
In German
Red Buckeye
cowpea
In French
Red Buckeye
niébé
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
caupí
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
cowpea
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Koopea
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Koopea
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Koopea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Cowpea
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Cowpea is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Cowpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cowpea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Cowpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Cowpea Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Cowpea are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Red Buckeye and Cowpea
Care of Red Buckeye and Cowpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead 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 Red Buckeye 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.