Vigna, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Cowpea, Southern Pea, Yard Long Bean
Vignaunguiculata 'Myrtle's Cow Pea'

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Species: unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Cultivar: Myrtle's Cow Pea

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds