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Partridge Pea Seeds

Chamaecrista fasciculata

4.20 (5 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: For the best germination rates, pour very hot water over the partridge pea seed and soak it overnight; next, mix it with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 10-20 days before planting. In early spring, plant the treated Chamaecrista Fasciculata seed 1/2" deep. If seed is fall planted, only the hot water treatment is needed before direct sowing 1/2" deep.

Growing: This plant prefers sandy or well-drained soil. Since it tolerates drought well, watering is usually not needed. Taller plants may droop slightly, especially if the soil is rich. This plant makes an excellent addition to native prairie plantings or home gardens because of its attractive foliage and bright flowers, though it has also been used for erosion control. Though an annual, it will abundantly reseed itself. Many wild birds are attracted to this plant because of its seeds, which are a major food source for bobwhite, quail, and partridges. Butterflies and bees also flock to this plant.

Harvesting: This sensitive plant tends to close up and wilt easily when cut, and does not make a good choice for a cut flower.

Seed Saving: This plant produces dark brown, 2-3" pods that split and release their seed when ripe; they must be harvested promptly to avoid loss. As soon as the pods turn color or contain mature dark brown seed, remove them and spread them out to dry. Crush or split the pods to separate the Chamaecrista Fasciculata seeds. Store the partridge pea seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Sleeping Plant, Beach Sensitive Pea

Latin Name: Chamaecrista fasciculata

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 2,900

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 1 Week

Germination Ease: Stratify 1 Week

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Partridge Pea Seeds 5.0
Review By Tyler Bruce

Partidge Pea

Followed instructions and had no issues

Partridge Pea Seeds 5.0
Review By Judy

Host plant

We ordered partridge pea seeds because it is a host plant for the one of the Sulphur butterflies. We also like the bright yellow flowers and the delicate seeming leaves. It's October 28 here in Texas and after a long, hot, dry summer, it is still blooming.

Partridge Pea Seeds 1.0
Review By Partridge Pea Seeds

unhappy

I did not know, until I read the package, that these seeds had to be scratched with sand paper and kept in the cold for a week, because they were ordered in mid spring. This added complexity was not welcome.

Hello, we provide a "How to Grow" on our website listing that informs you of the process to get these seeds going. Some of these native wildflowers do take some work and patience but there's nothing we can do to change that!

Partridge Pea Seeds 5.0
Review By Dan

Quality seeds

I buy from Everwilde because they have a good selection of quality seed; dated and well-packaged, with quick delivery. We have a 1.5 acre wildflower field, to which we continue to add additional flowers. We mow it in late October, then broadcast new seeds for winter and then spring germination. These pretty partridge pea flowers have popped up throughout the field, as have a variety of other flowers we've sown the same way.

Review images:

  • Partridge Pea flowers.jpeg
Partridge Pea Seeds 5.0
Review By Dave

Germinates readily

Multiple seeds planted in gallon containers with adequate drainage and they are thriving. Transplant or bury the container for mobility and future seeding. Grows well in temperate climate. MD/VA

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~300 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~2,900 Seeds) $6.67 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $10.00 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $21.60 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $97.20 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $172.80 Notify Me
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $410.40 Notify Me
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $777.60 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

These sunny yellow blooms show off all summer long. This annual plant likes sandy soil, and the seeds are attractive to partridges, bobwhite, and quail.
This nitrogen-fixing legume often grows in recently burned prairie soil, helping to rebuild the nutrients of the soil until slower growing plants have become established; it has also been used to provide erosion control on riverbanks, sandy slopes, or bluffs. Its seed pods attract many wild birds including partridges, explaining its common name of Partridge Pea. In addition to being a good source of nectar for honeybees, this plant is a larval host for Sulphur, Gray Hairstreak, Ceraunus Blue, and Sleepy Orange species of butterfly. Its sensitive foliage wilts slightly when touched or brushed against.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: For the best germination rates, pour very hot water over the partridge pea seed and soak it overnight; next, mix it with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 10-20 days before planting. In early spring, plant the treated Chamaecrista Fasciculata seed 1/2" deep. If seed is fall planted, only the hot water treatment is needed before direct sowing 1/2" deep.

Growing: This plant prefers sandy or well-drained soil. Since it tolerates drought well, watering is usually not needed. Taller plants may droop slightly, especially if the soil is rich. This plant makes an excellent addition to native prairie plantings or home gardens because of its attractive foliage and bright flowers, though it has also been used for erosion control. Though an annual, it will abundantly reseed itself. Many wild birds are attracted to this plant because of its seeds, which are a major food source for bobwhite, quail, and partridges. Butterflies and bees also flock to this plant.

Harvesting: This sensitive plant tends to close up and wilt easily when cut, and does not make a good choice for a cut flower.

Seed Saving: This plant produces dark brown, 2-3" pods that split and release their seed when ripe; they must be harvested promptly to avoid loss. As soon as the pods turn color or contain mature dark brown seed, remove them and spread them out to dry. Crush or split the pods to separate the Chamaecrista Fasciculata seeds. Store the partridge pea seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Sleeping Plant, Beach Sensitive Pea

Latin Name: Chamaecrista fasciculata

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 2,900

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 1 Week

Germination Ease: Stratify 1 Week

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Reviews

4.20
Global Rating: 4.20 from 5 reviews
5.0

Review By Tyler Bruce

Partidge Pea

Followed instructions and had no issues

5.0

Review By Judy

Host plant

We ordered partridge pea seeds because it is a host plant for the one of the Sulphur butterflies. We also like the bright yellow flowers and the delicate seeming leaves. It's October 28 here in Texas and after a long, hot, dry summer, it is still blooming.

1.0

Review By Partridge Pea Seeds

unhappy

I did not know, until I read the package, that these seeds had to be scratched with sand paper and kept in the cold for a week, because they were ordered in mid spring. This added complexity was not welcome.

Hello, we provide a "How to Grow" on our website listing that informs you of the process to get these seeds going. Some of these native wildflowers do take some work and patience but there's nothing we can do to change that!

5.0

Review By Dan

Quality seeds

I buy from Everwilde because they have a good selection of quality seed; dated and well-packaged, with quick delivery. We have a 1.5 acre wildflower field, to which we continue to add additional flowers. We mow it in late October, then broadcast new seeds for winter and then spring germination. These pretty partridge pea flowers have popped up throughout the field, as have a variety of other flowers we've sown the same way.

Review images:

  • Partridge Pea flowers.jpeg
5.0

Review By Dave

Germinates readily

Multiple seeds planted in gallon containers with adequate drainage and they are thriving. Transplant or bury the container for mobility and future seeding. Grows well in temperate climate. MD/VA