Senna candolleana

Also Known As

Cassia bicapsularis var. chilensis
Cassia closiana
Cassia obtusa
Cassia quebracho
Senna bicapsularis var. condolleana var. chilensis
Senna condolleana
Golden Cassia

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 6'-15'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

9a-11

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Senna candolleana plant details

Senna candolleana is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Senna candolleana

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: fabaceae, rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Senna candolleana

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large clusters of deep golden yellow flowers are produced over an extended period in spring and summer on this naturally evergreen shrub to die-back perennial. The flowers of the Golden Cassia attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. In all regards this plant looks very similar to Cassia (or Senna) corymbosa but flowers in summer. The foliage may be used as a caterpillar food source for Yellows and Sulphur butterflies. The Golden Cassia is a heat and sunloving tropical shrub that may act like a die-back perennial where winters remain much below freezing for any real length of time.