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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

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    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

    Gardening facts about Senna bicapsularis plant

    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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    Senna artemisioides

    aka Feathery Cassia, Silver Cassia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Senna artemisioides flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Senna lindheimeriana

    aka Lindheimer's Senna, Velvetleaf Cassia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Senna lindheimeriana flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Senna multiglandulosa

    aka Cassia tomentosa, Buttercup Bush, Downy Senna

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 10"-12'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Senna multiglandulosa flower by J.G. in SF
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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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    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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