Deering's Partridgepea. (Chamaecrista deeringiana)

Description:  A 2-3 ft-tall perennial w abundant  yellow flowers, similar to Common Partridgepea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), but with dark red or black anthers, attracting butterflies and native pollinator bees.

Natural Habitat:  Pinelands and open areas.

Planting and Care:  Keep moist initially, but tolerates drier conditions once established. Flowers best in full sunlight, but also in partial/light shade.

Pros:  Attractive flowers,  Larval host plant for cloudless sulphur (Phoebis sennae)  Reseeds spontaneously if ground is cleared.  Erect perennial, taller than broad, and tends not to crowd out nearby smaller plants.  A great small shrub for native plantings and flower gardens !  

Cons: Needs at least partial sun for best appearance.