Partridge Pea
(Chamaecrista fasciculata)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Annual
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 3 ft
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Summer (Jun - Sep)
Fruit Type: Seed Pod
Fruit Color: Green / Brown
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: Low / Medium
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Sensitive Pea
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Partridge Pea is a pollen source for a variety of pollinators, mainly bees. The seeds are eaten by game and songbirds. Plants are larval hosts to a few species of butterflies and moths and provide good cover for smaller wildlife, especially when in groups.