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Senna marilandica
Also Known As
- Cassia marilandica
- Maryland Senna
- Wild Senna
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Senna marilandica plant details
Senna marilandica is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senna marilandica
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: fabaceae, rutaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, native plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senna marilandica
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
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How to Grow Senna marilandica
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Senna artemisioides filifolia, Green Feathery Cassia, Green Feathery Senna
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Feathery Cassia, Silver Cassia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 6'
Width: 6'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Lindheimer's Senna, Velvetleaf Cassia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 3'-6'
- sun
- regular
aka Cassia tomentosa, Buttercup Bush, Downy Senna
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 10"-12'
Width: 6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Cassia bicapsularis var. chilensis, Cassia closiana, Cassia obtusa, Cassia quebracho, Senna bicapsularis var. condolleana var. chilensis, Senna condolleana, Golden Cassia
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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