Chamaecrista fasciculata
Partridge Pea
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Description:
Clusters of bright yellow flowers adorn delicate stems amidst intricately cut leaves, from June – September. Fertilzed flowers produce flattened seed pods, containing 2-4 seeds, prized by birds. Partridge Pea is highly adaptable to various soil conditions, including dry sand, clay and loam. A prolific self-seeder, this annaul plant will germinate each season in growing numbers. A member of the legume family, its roots form important relationships with fungi in the soil, and fix nitrogen. Spread seed in meadows, along sunny woodland edges or mixed within native wildflower gardens.
Wildlife Value: Seeds are food for birds and other wildlife. Butterflies, beneficial wasps and native bees nectar on the flowers. Host plant for various species of Sulfur butterfly larvae (caterpillars).
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Sensitive Plant
Plant Type: Flower, Annual
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Summer, Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Deer Resistance: None
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Drought Tolerance: High
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1 - 2 ft
Spread: .5 - .75 ft
Growth Rate: Fast