Common names:
Cow Pea
Cowpea
Southern Pea

Also sold as:
  • Big Boy Purplehull

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4b
Fruit:Dehiscent
Uses:Cooked greens
Edible Parts:Roots
Propagation: Seeds:Other info

Image used with permission of the Victory Seed Company

Comments:
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