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Senna nemophila

Green Cassia

Plant photo of: Senna nemophila
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is a hardy, evergreen shrub that will grow to 5-6' tall and wide. The green foliage of this plant differentiates it from other cassias. Abundant clusters of yellow flowers appear frrom late winter to spring.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.