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Colutea x media
Also Known As
- Bladder Senna
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-10'
- W: 6'-10'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Colutea x media plant details
Colutea x media is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring orange and yellow flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Colutea x media
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Colutea x media
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Blooms: late spring-summer, orange with yellow flowers/ gray-green, pinnate foliage. Zone 6-8. 4'-8', Southern Europe, sun, part shade, well drained.
Orange and yellow pea-like blooms bring forth inflated pods that demand closer inspection. Long blooming shrub that is very drought tolerant.
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How to Grow Colutea x media
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Bladder Senna
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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