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partridge pea

partridge pea

Chamaecrista fasciculata

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 6bZone 10b

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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
Family
Fabaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with