25 Partridge Pea Flower Seeds - Bright Yellow Wildflowers for Pollinators

Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) is a native annual wildflower that produces bright yellow, five-petaled blooms from mid-summer through early fall. Its feathery, fern-like foliage adds fine texture to meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. The flowers are a favorite of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making this an excellent choice for supporting pollinators.

This hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating poor, sandy, or rocky conditions. It is often used in wildflower mixes, prairie restorations, and erosion control. Partridge Pea also fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving soil fertility for neighboring plants. Whether you're creating a pollinator-friendly habitat or adding a splash of yellow to a wildflower meadow, Partridge Pea is a reliable and attractive choice.

Plant Features

• Bright yellow flowers with five petals, blooming summer to fall
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Nitrogen-fixing legume that enriches soil
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Feathery, fern-like foliage adds texture to gardens

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Chamaecrista fasciculata
• Plant Type: Annual wildflower
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil; tolerates poor soil
• Water Requirements: Low to medium; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 1-3 feet
• Germination Requirements: Scarification or soaking may improve germination; sow after last frost
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Partridge Pea seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. For best results, scarify the seeds by lightly rubbing them with sandpaper or soaking in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Press seeds into the soil surface and cover lightly with 1/4 inch of soil, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 10-21 days.

Once established, Partridge Pea requires minimal care. Water during extended dry periods, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or allow seed pods to mature for self-seeding. This plant thrives in poor to average soil and does not need fertilizer. It may reseed readily in optimal conditions, returning year after year.

What's Included

25 Partridge Pea flower seeds.