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Chamaecrista fasciculata (Partridge pea, Senna, Sleeping plant)

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Chamaecrista fasciculata Common Name: Partridge pea, Senna, Sleeping plant Synonyms: Cassia fasciculata Genus: Chamaecrista
This colorful annual legume bears attractive yellow flowers that have reddish-purple spots at their base. The compound, feathery leaves look like those of sensitive plant. Fruit is contained in a pea pod, which adds additional garden interest and may attract birds.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Acts as a host plant for several butterfly species.
 Care: Average soil and full sun.
 Propagation: Collect seeds in late summer or fall. Plant seeds in fall or freeze until spring.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Attracts Birds; Attracts Butterflies; Native; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Fall; Summer
Flower Color Red Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Naturalizing, Meadow Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Annuals

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