Partridge Pea, Sleeping Plant, Beach Sensitive Pea
Chamaecristafasciculata

Synonym:Cassia fasciculata

Synonym:Cassia chamaecrista

Synonym:Chamaecrista deeringiana

Synonym:Chamaecrista fasciculata var. fasciculata

Synonym:Cassia littoralis

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored