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Chamaecrista fasciculata, the partridge pea, is a species of legume native to most of the eastern United States. [2] It is an annual which grows to approximately 0.5 meters (1 ft 8 in) tall. [2] It has bright yellow flowers from early summer until first frost, [3] with flowers through the entire flowering season if rainfall is sufficient. [2]
Chamaecrista nictitans, the sensitive cassia, [2] sensitive partridge pea, [3] small partridge pea [4] or wild sensitive plant, [4] is a herbaceous species of legume widely distributed through the temperate and tropical Americas. [5] It is an annual plant capable of rapid plant movement—its leaflets fold together when touched. [6]
Gardeners can take a cue from nature and use winter as a time to plant seeds of a variety of annual and perennial flowers. Winter is also a great time to plant dormant trees and shrubs, including ...
Discover the pros, cons, and key differences between annual vs. perennial flowers and learn which to choose to make your garden vibrant in 2024.
Chamaecrista is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae. Members of the genus are commonly known as sensitive pea. [3] Several species are capable of rapid plant movement. Unlike the related genera Cassia and Senna, members of Chamaecrista form root nodules.
How to care for annuals vs. perennials. Actually, they need similar care! Annuals can be planted any time after the last frost in spring—even in the heat of summer to refresh garden beds or pots ...
Annual plants commonly exhibit a higher growth rate, allocate more resources to seeds, and allocate fewer resources to roots than perennials. [11] In contrast to perennials, which feature long-lived plants and short-lived seeds, annual plants compensate for their lower longevity by maintaining a higher persistence of soil seed banks. [12]
These add charm to any perennial bed, but they don’t like soggy soils so make sure to plant in a well-draining area of your garden. Fast Facts USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8