Partridge pea.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual wildflower

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Mid summer to early autumn

Cuidados

This plant thrives in full sun and prefers well draining soil. Keep an eye out for wilting during extreme dry spells, though it is quite drought tolerant once established. It readily reseeds itself, so expect new growth in the same spot next year.

Riego

Water deeply during the first few weeks until the roots are well established.

Abonado

This plant generally does not require fertilizer as it fixes its own nitrogen.

Poda

You can cut the plant back after it has finished flowering and dropped its seeds.

Trasplante

As an annual, this plant completes its life cycle in one season and does not need repotting.

Suelo

Sandy or rocky soil

pH del suelo

Acidic to neutral

Temperatura

-20 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Annual, completes life cycle in one season.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is generally considered non-toxic, but ingestion is not recommended.

Niños

The small seeds could pose a choking hazard if swallowed by young children.

Alérgenos por contacto

No notable skin irritation is associated with this plant.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during peak bloom.

Comestibilidad

The seeds are not considered edible and may cause stomach upset if ingested.

Cómo identificarla

• Bright yellow five petaled flowers
• Compound leaves with many leaflets
• Sensitive leaves fold when touched
• Slender seed pods turn dark brown
• Stems often have reddish tint

Altura

0,3 a 0,9m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,6m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

yellow, 2 a 4cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Leaf spot — Fungal spots appear on foliage during periods of high humidity.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring

Cuidados en invierno

The plant dies back completely after the first frost, leaving behind seeds that overwinter in the soil.

En maceta

It grows well in containers if provided with deep pots to accommodate its taproot.

Plant in groups to create a dense patch that supports more pollinators.

Buenas compañeras

• Schizachyrium scoparium — They share similar moisture needs and provide a natural prairie aesthetic.
• Purple coneflower — Both plants attract a wide variety of pollinators to the garden.

Especies parecidas

• Sensitive plant — Both exhibit rapid leaf movement when touched.

Ciencia

Familia

Fabaceae

Género

Chamaecrista

Orden

Fabales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern and central North America.

Conservación

It is a common native species and is not currently under threat.

It grows in open, disturbed areas where it quickly colonizes bare soil.

Valor para la fauna

larval host plant, nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

pollinator gardens, meadow restoration, soil stabilization

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it thrives in full sun and will become leggy in the shade.

Will it come back every year?

It is an annual, but it drops seeds that will sprout the following spring.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Chamaecrista means ground crest, while the species name fasciculata refers to the clustered arrangement of the flowers.

Bueno saberlo

• It is an annual that readily reseeds itself in the garden.
• The plant is a member of the legume family and fixes nitrogen in the soil.
• It is a primary host for the cloudless sulphur butterfly.

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