Chamaecrista fasciculata / syn. Cassia chamaecrista

(Partridge Pea, Prairie Senna, Golden Cassia, Sensitive Pea)

Unusual legume with wide open bright yellow flowers and dark red anthers. Leaves fold up at night or when touched, hence last common name. Dark red seedpods. Self sows. Needs sun and good drainage 12"-36"

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Annual

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Summer

Good For:

Long Blooming, Self-sowing, Wildlife Friendly

Colour:

Yellow

Germination:

Sow in autumn, overwinter outdoors, germinates in spring. Or mix seed with damp vermiculite, keep warm 3 weeks, put in fridge 6 weeks, then sprinkle mix on compost and put in cool light place