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    • Photo of Cassia species flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Cassia species

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Cassia species plant details

    Cassia species is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cassia species

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: rutaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cassia species

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A showy & sturdy little member of the Legume family. Growing to about 3’ tall & very multi-branching, it bears pretty & interesting shiny yellow outward facing flowers that curl upwards & out. The buds look like perfectly round fairy lanterns & are also pretty. Quite a heavy bloomer, too. Adds a tropical look to the garden & works well in a container.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Cassia species plant

    How to Grow Cassia species

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Cassia nemophila

    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
    Photo of Cassia nemophila flower by Stan Shebs
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    Senna candolleana

    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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    Senna marilandica

    aka Cassia marilandica, Maryland Senna, Wild Senna

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Senna marilandica flower by Almost Eden
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    Senna didymobotrya

    aka Cassia didymobotrya, African Senna, Candelabra Tree, Peanut Butter Cassia, Popcorn Cassia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Senna didymobotrya flower, foliage, form by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Senna hebecarpa

    aka Cassia hebecarpa, Wild Senna

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Senna hebecarpa flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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