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Senna bicapsularis
Also Known As
- Adipera bicapsularis
- Cassia berteroi
- Cassia bicapsularis
- Cassia emarginata
- Cassia limensis
- Winter Cassia
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 10'-12'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Senna bicapsularis plant details
Senna bicapsularis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with gold foliage. In winter flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Senna bicapsularis
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: fabaceae, rutaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen gold
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Senna bicapsularis
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Senna bicapsularis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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See other plant types of Senna for your garden
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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