Partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) Seeds
Partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) Seeds
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An annual wildflower that makes a great addition to a garden or meadow planting. Feathery foliage germinates in the warm weather of late spring and will bloom by mid-summer. The yellow flowers are very attractive to a variety of pollinators and the ripened seeds are eaten by large birds. Sow in clumps for a nice garden display.
Native to Maine: No. Native Massachusetts south to Florida and west to the prairie states.
Growing conditions: Sun in dry soil
Grows up to: 18"
Blooms: In mid-summer
Pairs well with: Little bluestem, seaside goldenrod, butterfly milkweed, wild strawberry, wild bee-balm, and fireweed
Natural habitat: Meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Seeds per packet: 40
These seeds need a brief winter or cold period to germinate - a minimum of 10-14 days below 40°F in moist soil (or sand or vermiculite). Sow outdoors in pots November through April. If you are sowing the seeds after mid-March (when daytime temperatures may be above 40°F), sow seeds in a pot, wrap in a plastic bag, and place in a refrigerator for two weeks before placing outside. A great species for beginner seed-sowers.
