Quick answer: Partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) is native to 30 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Dry, deep, sandy, well-drained soils, also clay/clay loam/medium loam/sandy loam |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Oct |
| Height | Up to 3 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Larval host for Cloudless Giant Sulphur, Orange Sulphur, and Sleepy Orange, nectar for bees/butterflies, seeds feed gamebirds/songbirds |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Partridge pea native?
Partridge pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) is native to 30 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Partridge pea bloom?
Partridge pea blooms Jun-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Partridge pea need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium water, Dry-Moist. Soil: Dry, deep, sandy, well-drained soils, also clay/clay loam/medium loam/sandy loam. Mature height: Up to 3 ft tall.
Is Partridge pea good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Larval host for Cloudless Giant Sulphur, Orange Sulphur, and Sleepy Orange, nectar for bees/butterflies, seeds feed gamebirds/songbirds.
Is Partridge pea deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Partridge pea is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Partridge pea seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Chamaecrista fasciculata on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Partridge pea.
- Fragrant sumac Rhus aromatica
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- Sideoats grama Bouteloua curtipendula
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