Partridge Pea
Scientific Name
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
Hardiness Zones
8b to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
Partridge Pea grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Medium Drained
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
Not known
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
N/A
Toxicity
No
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Annuals
- Shrubs - Small
Plant Shape
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Partridge Pea is dormant in winter
Spread
2-3 feet
Height
2-3 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Flower Color
- Yellow
Additional Detail
Good substitute for Chamaecrista nictitans; syn: Cassia fasciculata. | Pests/Diseases: Not known | Attracts butterflies, pollinators
