Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Africa
Types
-
Yardlong Bean
Black-Eyed Peas
Catjang
Dixie Lee Pea
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Diuretic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
VIGNA unguiculata
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Blackeyed Pea
Cowpea
In German
Silver Sage
cowpea
In French
Silver Sage
niébé
In Spanish
silver Sage
caupí
In Greek
Silver Sage
cowpea
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Koopea
In Polish
silver Sage
Koopea
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Koopea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Cowpea
Season and care of Silver Sage and Cowpea is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Cowpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cowpea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cowpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Cowpea Physical Information
Silver Sage and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Cowpea are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Silver Sage and Cowpea
Care of Silver Sage and Cowpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Silver Sage 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.