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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

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Gardening facts about Cassia nemophila plant

How to Grow Cassia nemophila

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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