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    Senna hebecarpa

    Also Known As

    • Cassia hebecarpa
    • Wild Senna

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

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    Senna hebecarpa plant details

    Senna hebecarpa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Senna hebecarpa

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: fabaceae, rutaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Senna hebecarpa

    USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the most useful members of the Pea family for the wild garden or border accent, this sturdy, shrub-like 3-6' perennial has feathery compound leaves and tall clusters of bright yellow flowers. S-PSh/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    In mid-summer a profusion of butter-yellow flowers appear atop the lush deep green foliage of Wild Senna (Cassia hebecarpa). The chocolate brown seedpods are a favorite of birds. Fond of clay, it will thrive in medium to moist soils, and tolerates periodic flooding. The horizontal root system provides stabilization against high wind velocities, making this tall sun loving plant an excellent hedge choice. Hardy to Zones 4 - 7.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    A native, shrubby perennial with strong 5 foot tall stalks covered with delicate fernlike oval leaflets. Bright masses of golden pea type flowers in late summer. Sometimes called Wild Senna.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Senna hebecarpa plant

    How to Grow Senna hebecarpa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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