Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata)
Small snapdragon-like flowers and delicate fine-textured leaves adorn this plant. The seed pods curl as they dry, shooting seed quite a distance as the pods ultimatly explode, giving life to the next generation of this native annual.  A common plant from the pea family that is native to Illinois mesic prairies.
 
Acronym: CHAFAS
Life-Cycle: Annual
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: July - October
Typical Height: "24"
Light Preference: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Mesic
Root Structure: Taproot
Stratification: Scarify, Cold & Moist for 10 Days
Seeds per Ounce: 2,700*
IL County Ecotypes we Grow**
DeKalb County
 
Other scientific names used for this species:
Cassia fasciculata
 
Other common names used for this species:
None
 
*Approximate, actual number of seeds may vary slightly by seed lot. 
**We have listed the County ecotypes that we grow for this species, this ecotype may or may not be available at the time of your order. If you prefer one of the ecotypes over another please type it into the "Additional Info Section" and we'll provide that ecotype if it's available, if it is not available we will provide one of the other ecotypes listed.