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Cassia nemophila

Also Known As

  • Senna artemisioides filifolia
  • Green Feathery Cassia
  • Green Feathery Senna

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Cassia nemophila plant details

Cassia nemophila is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cassia nemophila

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fabaceae, rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: native plant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cassia nemophila

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cassia nemophila plant

How to Grow Cassia nemophila

  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
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