General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 4-6 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Other: Host plant for Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Other info: Likes moist soil
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Wild Senna
  • American senna
  • Wild Cassia

Photo Gallery
Uploaded by pinetastic
Location: All pictures taken in/on my gardens/greenhouse/property
Date: 2018-03-29

Photo Courtesy of Prairie Nursery. Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Prairie Nursery. Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
  • Uploaded by vic

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
  • Uploaded by vic

Photo Courtesy of Prairie Nursery. Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by sallyg (central Maryland - Zone 7b) on May 11, 2020 10:40 AM concerning plant:
    I think I am currently growing Senna marilandica, but this species seems similar and may be a bit more showy, also this one lists being a host to Cloudless sulfur.

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