Partridge pea

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Fairly drought tolerant, native annual legume with showy yellow flowers, blooming July to September. Common in poor soils of prairies, roadsides, waterways and disturbed areas; thrives after wildfire. Establishes rapidly and volunteers easily. Often in dense stands, decreasing as other species establish. Palatable in wildlife food plots but poisonous to livestock when over-consumed. Valuable pollinator species for native bees and honeybees.

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Growing Region

Southeast, Midwest

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
65,000
Growing Region
Southeast, Midwest
Native
Midwest, Southeast
Life Form
Forb, Legume
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Low
Mature Height
1-4 ft
Flowering Season
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Yellow
Bunch/Sod

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Partridge pea

Chamaecrista fasciculata

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