Types
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
Switchgrass
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
40.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
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Botanical Name
Chamaecrista fasciculata
PANICUM
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
Panicum
In Hindi
Partridge Pea
panikom
In German
Partridge Pea
panikom
In French
Partridge Pea
panikom
In Spanish
Partridge Pea
panikom
In Greek
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
Panicum
In Portuguese
Partridge Pea
Panicum
In Polish
Partridge Pea
Panicum
In Latin
Partridge Pea
Panicum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Chamaecrista
Panicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Partridge Pea and Panicum
Season and care of Partridge Pea and Panicum is important to know. While considering everything about Partridge Pea and Panicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Partridge Pea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Panicum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Panicum is Moist while the PH of soil for Partridge Pea is Neutral and for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Partridge Pea and Panicum Physical Information
Partridge Pea and Panicum physical information is very important for comparison. Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Partridge Pea and Panicum are as follows:
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Panicum flower color: Indigo
- Panicum leaf color:
Care of Partridge Pea and Panicum
Care of Partridge Pea and Panicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Partridge Pea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Panicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Partridge Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.