Senna bicapsularis 'Worley's Butter Cream'

Also Known As

Cassia bicapsularis 'Worley's Butter Cream'
Christmas Senna
Primrose Senna
Worley's Butter Cream Winter Cassia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Senna bicapsularis 'Worley's Butter Cream' plant details

Senna bicapsularis 'Worley's Butter Cream' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Senna bicapsularis 'Worley's Butter Cream'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae, rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Senna bicapsularis 'Worley's Butter Cream'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Few plants can bring color to the fall garden like the Winter Cassia! Clusters of butterfly-like creamy yellow 1" blooms that are edged in white are born in October-November on this large arching tree-like shrub or root hardy perennial. Butter Cream Cassia may freeze to ground in the northern portions of its range but it quick to return in spring. A rare creamy-yellow colored selection developed by Patrick Worley. Winter Cassia has the potential to reseed and may be considered invasive in some areas. Deadhead to prevent reseeding. Be sure to consult your state and local agriculture offices before planting. Sometimes called the Butterfly Bush or Christmas Senna, this durable plant is considered to be moderately drought tolerant and deer resistant.