Photo of Colutea x media flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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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

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Colutea x media plant details

Colutea x media is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with. 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
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.

Gardening facts about Colutea x media plant

How to Grow Colutea x media

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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