Gomphrena

Partridge Pea

About Gomphrena and Partridge Pea

Gomphrena

Partridge Pea

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Central America

Mediterranean

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Terrestrial

Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-12-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

12-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

White, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Sea Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Nausia, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Gomphrena

Partridge Pea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fabales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Chamaecrista

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cassieae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

9021

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and Partridge Pea

Wondering what are the properties of Gomphrena and Partridge Pea? We provide you with everything About Gomphrena and Partridge Pea. Gomphrena doesn't have thorns and Partridge Pea doesn't have thorns. Also Gomphrena does not have fragrant flowers. Gomphrena has allergic reactions like and Partridge Pea has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gomphrena and Partridge Pea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Partridge Pea

Season and care of Gomphrena and Partridge Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Partridge Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Partridge Pea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Partridge Pea is Neutral.

Gomphrena and Partridge Pea Physical Information

Gomphrena and Partridge Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Partridge Pea are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green

Care of Gomphrena and Partridge Pea

Care of Gomphrena and Partridge Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Partridge Pea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Partridge Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.