The Sensitive Partridge Pea, Chamaecrista nictitans, is an annual wildflower in the Legume family, Fabaceae. In the wild, this legume grows with native grasses such as Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, and Indiangrass, Sorghastrum nutans. The yellow flowers are loved by pollinators, and the nutritious seeds are eaten by birds such as the Eastern Mourning Dove and the Eastern Meadowlark. It is the host plant for the Little Sulphur and Cloudless Sulphur. It readily reseeds, providing food and habitat to native fauna for many years. May be toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities.
Sensitive Partridge Pea
Chamaecrista nictitans
Duration
Annual
Plant Type
Wildflower
Available
Yes
Sizes Available
Chelsea Chop
No
Height
4-20 inches
Spread
4-20 inches
Bloom Season
Late Summer - Late Summer
Flower Colors
Yellow
Sun Tolerance

Soil Tolerance
Sandy
Features
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Code
CHNI