Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Sugar Bon pea, Super Sugar Snap bean
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Dry Conditions, Salt and Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Average Water
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Compost, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Leaf curl, Peach Leaf Curl, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
PISUM sativum
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Garden Pea
In Hindi
एमु बुश
चीनी मटर
In Spanish
Emu Bush
guisante
In Greek
emu Μπους
μπιζέλι
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
ervilha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous