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Deering's Partridge Pea

Chamaecrista deeringiana, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Kaffir LimeCitrus hystrix
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Indian LovegrassEragrostis pilosa
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Rough Shell MacadamiaMacadamia tetraphylla
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
MassarandubaPouteria glomerata
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil BreakingPollinator SupportWildlife FoodErosion Control

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Deering's Partridge Pea grow in?

Deering's Partridge Pea grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Deering's Partridge Pea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Deering's Partridge Pea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Deering's Partridge Pea?

Good companions for Deering's Partridge Pea include Kaffir Lime, Indian Lovegrass, Rough Shell Macadamia, Massaranduba.

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