Vigna Species, Asparagus Bean, Cow Pea, Common Cowpea, Yard Long Bean

Vignaunguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vigna (VIG-nuh)
Synonym
Dolichos sesquipedalis
Vigna sesquipedalis
Vigna sinensis var. sesquipedalis
Vigna sinensis subsp. sesquipedalis
Vigna unguiculata var. sesquipedalis
Other Details
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Woodland, Alabama

Tucson, Arizona

Stockton, California

Monticello, Georgia

La Porte, Indiana

Heflin, Louisiana

Ijamsville, Maryland

Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Ignatius, Montana

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Wading River, New York

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Williamsburg, Ohio

Mustang, Oklahoma

Beaumont, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Alexandria, Virginia

Stafford, Virginia

Bremerton, Washington

Falling Waters, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
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0
neutral
0
negative
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Tucson, AZ | November 2010 | positive

I've been growing this plant in tucson Arizona for two years. they gorw best from late winter to early summer and then late summer throug...Read More

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Eaton Rapids, MI | March 2009 | positive

This is a very interesting plant that grows extremely well in clay soil as long as it gets plenty of sun. The flowers are very ornamental...Read More

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Stony Brook, NY | May 2003 | positive

This is a fun and easy plant! Tastes good, too. I like to mix them with normal beans.

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