Home / Guides / Plant Files / Fabaceae

Chamaecrista Species, Big Pine Partridge Pea

Chamaecristalineata var. keyensis

Upload Image Print Article
Chamaecrista lineata var. keyensis by olddude
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Chamaecrista (kam-ay-KRIS-ta)
Info
Synonym
Cassia keyensis
Chamaecrista keyensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

View this plant in a garden
0 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Ground weevil
(Coniocleonus tabidus)
BIRD FILES
Red-winged Blackbird
(Agelaius phoeniceus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Ground weevil
(Coniocleonus tabidus)
BIRD FILES
Red-winged Blackbird
(Agelaius phoeniceus)