Partridge Pea
Cassia fasciculata
One of the few annuals that grow on the prairie, Partridge Pea (Cassia fasciculata) is often used in seed mixes to provide first year color. This plant is fairly tolerant of first year mowing maintenance …
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12040
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height | 1' - 2' |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | July, Aug |
| Spacing | 1' |
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Root Type | Taproot |
| Benefits | Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Host Plant, Deer Resistant |
| Propagation Treatment | Moist Stratification, Rhizobium, Scarification |
| Days to Moist Stratify | 10 days |
| Direct Sowing Time | Spring, Early Summer, Fall |
One of the few annuals that grow on the prairie, Partridge Pea (Cassia fasciculata) is often used in seed mixes to provide first year color. This plant is fairly tolerant of first year mowing maintenance, and the butter-yellow flowers will appear in mid to late summer. Plant at a rate 12 oz per acre (1/4 oz per 1000 sq ft), in addition to your primary prairie seed mix.
This legume is a host plant for numerous small lepidoptera including the Cloudless Sulphur, and Orange barred sulpher.
Botanical Synonyms
Chamaecrista fasciculata
