Origin
America
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Compound
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
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
तोरी
Partridge Pea
In German
Zucchini
Partridge Pea
In French
Courgette
Partridge Pea
In Spanish
calabacín
Partridge Pea
In Greek
κολοκύθι
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Partridge Pea
In Polish
Kabaczek
Partridge Pea
In Latin
zucchini
Partridge Pea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Chamaecrista
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cassieae
Subfamily
Not Available, Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zucchini and Partridge Pea
Season and care of Zucchini and Partridge Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Partridge Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is Not Available and Partridge Pea season is Not Available. The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Partridge Pea is Neutral.
Zucchini and Partridge Pea Physical Information
Zucchini and Partridge Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Zucchini and Partridge Pea are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Zucchini and Partridge Pea
Care of Zucchini and Partridge Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Partridge Pea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini 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.