Origin
Southern Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
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Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Food Allergy
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Common Name
Spinach
Sleeping Plant, prairie partridge pea, showy partridge pea, prairie senna, large-flowered sensitive-pea,dwarf cassia, partridge pea senna, locust weed,golden cassia
In Hindi
पालक
Partridge Pea
In German
Spinat
Partridge Pea
In French
Épinards
Partridge Pea
In Spanish
Espinacas
Partridge Pea
In Greek
Σπανάκι
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Partridge Pea
In Polish
Szpinak
Partridge Pea
In Latin
Spinach
Partridge Pea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Chamaecrista
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anserineae
Cassieae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and Partridge Pea
Season and care of Spinach and Partridge Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Partridge Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Partridge Pea season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Partridge Pea is Neutral.
Spinach and Partridge Pea Physical Information
Spinach and Partridge Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Partridge Pea are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Spinach and Partridge Pea
Care of Spinach and Partridge Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.