Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
California
Types
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
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
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
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, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Chamaecrista fasciculata
ROMNEYA coulteri
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
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Partridge Pea
Matilija Poppy
In German
Partridge Pea
Matilija Poppy
In French
Partridge Pea
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Partridge Pea
Matilija amapola
In Greek
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Partridge Pea
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Partridge Pea
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Partridge Pea
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Papaverales
Family
Fabaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Chamaecrista
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cassieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Partridge Pea and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Partridge Pea and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Partridge Pea and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Partridge Pea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Partridge Pea is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Partridge Pea and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Partridge Pea and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Partridge Pea and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Partridge Pea and Matilija Poppy
Care of Partridge Pea and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Partridge Pea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Partridge Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.