Partridge Pea, Chamaecrista Fasciculata
Partridge Pea Flowering Shrub, Cold Hardy and Drought Resistant Border Hedge, Erosion Control
Chamaecrista fasciculata, commonly known as Partridge Pea, is a beautiful annual plant that belongs to the pea family. It is native to North America and can be found in many parts of the United States. The plant is named after its seed pods, which are said to resemble the footprints of a partridge.
Partridge Pea grows up to 3 feet tall and has bright yellow flowers that bloom from June to September. The leaves of this plant are feathery and delicate, giving it a soft and graceful appearance. It is often grown for its ornamental value and is also used for erosion control.
Aside from its aesthetic qualities, Partridge Pea has several medicinal properties and has been used by Native American tribes for centuries. The plant contains alkaloids that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects. It has also been used as a natural remedy for diarrhea, dysentery, and other digestive issues.
Overall, Chamaecrista fasciculata is a beautiful and useful plant that is worth considering for both its ornamental and medicinal properties.
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Plant Hardiness Zones and Details
| Grow Zones: | 4-9 Patio / 3-11 Outdoors |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate: | 1-2t/Year |
| Mature Height: | 3-4ft |
| Mature Width: | 2-3ft |
| Sun Exposure: | Thrives in Full Sun or Partial Shade |
| Foliage: | Green, Blooms Yellow Flowers |
| Uses: | Erosion Control, Landscape Shrub |
| Characteristics: | All year round bloomer, LShrub |
| Soil Conditions: | Wide Range of Soils |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
Description
This wildflower provides yellow flowers during summer months, and the flowers attract bees and butterflies. Seed pods are eaten by gamebirds and songbirds, and the plant provides excellent cover for gamebirds and browse for deer. Leaves collapse when touched, giving rise to the common name Sensitive-plant. Like other members of the pea family.
Partridge-pea attracts birds, butterflies, and wildlife like Nectar-Bees, Nectar-Butterflies, Seeds-Granivorous birds, Nectar-ants, requires the presence of microorganisms that inhabit nodules on the plant's root system and produce nitrogen compounds necessary for the plant's survival.
Planting and Care
Care Guide
PLANTING AND CARE - Dig a hole approximately twice as wide as your new plant’s root ball and deep enough so that the top of the root ball is parallel with the ground level. Place the plant in the hole and ensure that it is situated upright, use the excavated soil to back fill around the root ball, tamp down to ensure air pockets are eliminated, thoroughly soak with a hose as you fill in the dirt. A 2-3 inch layer of organic hardwood mulch is strongly recommended, it will help retain moisture and discourage weed growth.
SUN EXPOSURE - Thrives in FULL SUN or Partial Shade
WATER - Water twice a week for the first growing season, once established rain water will suffice.
FERTILIZING – No need to fertilize right away, We fertilize our plants during the production phase with slow release fertilizer which can last an additional 2-3 months supplying residual nutrients to the plant. Once fertilizing is due, you may use a fertilizer formulated for flowering plants, preferably a slow release fertilizer 180 days duration, fertilize during spring or fall base on label instructions.
INSECTS OR DESEASES - Here’s another plus, this tree is not regularly affected by pests, however in the event that scale, mealy bugs, or mites are found to affect the plant, they can be controlled by applying horticultural neem oil that can be sprayed directly onto the insects, A second and third treatment, when using oils, will be necessary. Space out the sprays at 2 weeks intervals to break up the mealybug life cycle.
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