Type
bush, black-eyed pea
Black-Eyed Pea variety
Queen Anne Black-Eyed Pea
Queen Anne is an established heirloom black-eyed type with compact plants and reliable production. It is often chosen for traditional dry pea use.
Days to maturity
55-70
Best for
heirloom gardens, drying
About Queen Anne
Queen Anne is a cream-type southern pea with pale seeds and a mild, delicate flavor. It is typically grown for shelling and is appreciated by gardeners who prefer a less earthy cowpea taste.
Growing Queen Anne Black-Eyed Pea
Provide warm weather and full sun, and do not rush planting into cool spring soil. Pick when pods are plump but not drying if you want the best fresh-shell quality.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all black-eyed peas, see the complete guide.
How to grow Black-Eyed PeasOther black-eyed peas varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.