Sensitive Pea
$52.00 per lb.
The Sensitive Pea (Chamaecrista nictitans) is a legume with multiple stems and happy yellow flowers. It is widely distributed throughout Southern, Eastern and Central United States.
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| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 × 6 × 6 in |
| Botanical Name | Chamaecrista nictitans |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Recommended Planting Time | After last frost date |
| Sowing Depth | 1/4” |
| Seeding Rate | 10 lbs. per acre |
| Germination | 20 – 30 days |
| Soil | Sandy |
| Exposure | Sun to Part Sun |
| Height | 4 – 20 inches |
| Blooming Period | July – September |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
The Sensitive Pea (Chamaecrista nictitans), or Small Flower Partridge Pea, is a legume that is widely distributed throughout Southern, Eastern and Central United States. Plant has a single stem, alternate leaves with up to twenty-five leaflets, and a well-defined taproot. Occurs along woodland edges, old fields, and open woods. Often found growing in frequently burned areas with Little Bluestem and Indiangrass. Plants attract bees and butterflies and the seeds are eaten by wildlife.
Plant does well in part shade and thinned pine stands. Plants reach average height of 15” to 20”. Plant 10lbs/acre to get adequate cover in single species plantings. Stands can be maintained by prescribed burning or light disking during the fall or winter.
