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Chamaecrista Species, Japanese Tea

Chamaecristamimosoides

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Chamaecrista (kam-ay-KRIS-ta)
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Synonym
Cassia angustissima
Cassia mimosoides
Cassia sensitiva
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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