Chamaecrista fasciculata

Also Known As

Cassia fasciculata
Partridge Pea

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Chamaecrista fasciculata plant details

Chamaecrista fasciculata is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecrista fasciculata

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: fabaceae, rutaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: meadow garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecrista fasciculata

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the few annuals that grow on the prairie, Partridge Pea is often used in seed mixes to provide first year color. This plant is fairly tolerant of first year mowing maintenance, and the butter-yellow flowers will appear in mid to late summer. Plant at a rate 12 oz. per acre (1/4 oz. per 1000 sq. ft.) in addition to your primary prairie seed mix. Hardy to Zones 4 - 10.