Partridge Pea
By Lise Fracalossi
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Native to: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island
Life cycle: Annual (self-sows)
Seed source(s):
- Wild Seed Project, Cumberland County, ME
- Garden collected in Lunenburg, MA
Light: Full/Partial Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
Height: 6-24” Spread: 6-14" Spacing: 6-12”
Blooms: July-September Bloom Color: Yellow
Natural Habitat: Meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Benefits: Pollinator Favorite, Bird Favorite, Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Urban Environment, Drought Tolerant, Host Plant (eg. Io Moth)
Pairs Well With: Blue iris, blue vervain, and New England aster
“An annual wildflower that makes a great addition to a garden or meadow planting. Feathery foliage germinates in the warm weather of late spring and will bloom by mid-summer. The yellow flowers are very attractive to a variety of pollinators and the ripened seeds are eaten by large birds. Sow in clumps for a nice garden display.”
–Wild Seed Project
