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partridge pea

partridge pea

Chamaecrista fasciculata

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 6bZone 10b

Partridge pea is a native wildflower with delicate yellow flowers and finely divided foliage that attracts pollinators and wildlife. This low-maintenance legume thrives in dry, sandy soils and is often used for restoration and erosion control.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2.4′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 6bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6b to Zone 10b

pH Range

6.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlnitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Nitrogen Fixer · Moderate

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed