Chamaecrista Species, Japanese Tea

Chamaecristamimosoides

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chamaecrista (kam-ay-KRIS-ta)
Synonym
Cassia angustissima
Cassia mimosoides
Cassia sensitiva
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
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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