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Partridge Pea

Native wildflower

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Overview
A delightful annual legume that produces bright yellow flowers with distinctive red-spotted petals throughout summer and fall. This native prairie plant fixes nitrogen in the soil while attracting beneficial insects and providing seeds for quail and other wildlife. The sensitive compound leaves fold when touched, adding an interactive element that children love.
Planting
Scarify seeds or soak overnight before planting. Direct sow in spring after soil warms. Self-seeds readily.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 5.5–7.5. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Generally pest resistant, may attract beneficial insects. Common diseases: Rarely affected by diseases, very robust native.