Senna nemophila
Green Cassia
Description
This is a hardy, evergreen shrub that will grow to 5-6' tall and wide. The green foliage of this plant differentiates it from other cassias. Abundant clusters of yellow flowers appear frrom late winter to spring.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Gold, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.