Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mediterranean
North America
Types
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
Grass
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
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
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Partridge Pea
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Partridge Pea
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Partridge Pea
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Partridge Pea
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Partridge Pea
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Partridge Pea
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Partridge Pea
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Chamaecrista
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Partridge Pea and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Partridge Pea and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Partridge Pea and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Partridge Pea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Partridge Pea is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Partridge Pea and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Partridge Pea and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Partridge Pea and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Partridge Pea and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Partridge Pea and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Partridge Pea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.