Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) typically grows in dense stand, providing cover and food for wildlife. Partridge Pea’s bright yellow flowers make it a popular choice for use in gardens with native plants.

When It Blooms: July to September.

Where You’ll Find It: It’s found statewide, especially in areas with sandy soils. They prefer sun but can survive in the shade.

Did You Know? Wildlife love Partridge Pea seeds, and it’s a major food source for bobwhite quail, mallards and grassland birds. Meanwhile, the common sulfur butterfly lays its eggs on leaves, and larvae uses leaves as a food source.

Additional Resources:

• Partridge Pea: technical note by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.