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About Eastern Redbud and Partridge Pea


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Tree  

Origin
Mediterranean  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada  

Types
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma  
Cercis  

Number of Varieties
2  
99+
25  
99+

Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
9-6  

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  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Vining/Climbing  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
20.00 cm  
760.00 cm  
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green  
Brown, Chocolate  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green  
Purple, Plum  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  
Yellow, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Compound  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week  
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Ample Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
-  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Birds  

Allergy
Mild Allergen  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Nausia, Urinary tract problems  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds  

Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Chamaecrista fasciculata  
CERCIS canadensis  

Common Name
Sleeping Plant, prairie partridge pea, showy partridge pea, prairie senna, large-flowered sensitive-pea,dwarf cassia, partridge pea senna, locust weed,golden cassia  
Eastern Redbud  

In Hindi
Partridge Pea  
Eastern Redbud  

In German
Partridge Pea  
OstRedbud  

In French
Partridge Pea  
Redbud Orient  

In Spanish
Partridge Pea  
Eastern Redbud  

In Greek
πέρδικα μπιζέλι  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  

In Portuguese
Partridge Pea  
Redbud oriental  

In Polish
Partridge Pea  
Redbud wschodniej  

In Latin
Partridge Pea  
Cercis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Vascular plant  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Fabales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Chamaecrista  
Cercis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Cassieae  
Cercideae  

Subfamily
-  
Caesalpiniaceae  

Number of Species
21  
10  
99+

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Properties of Partridge Pea and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Partridge Pea and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Partridge Pea and Eastern Redbud. Partridge Pea doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Partridge Pea does not have fragrant flowers. Partridge Pea has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Partridge Pea and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Partridge Pea and Eastern Redbud

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

Partridge Pea and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Partridge Pea and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Partridge Pea and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Care of Partridge Pea and Eastern Redbud

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

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