Showers of bright golden flowers cover the shrub in fall when little else is blooming. Sulphur cassia, a butterfly host plant that lights up the autumn.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Sep to Nov
- USDA Zones
- 8-11
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 6-10'
- Bloom Colors
- Yellow
✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance
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About This Name
Senna corymbosa is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Cassia unambiguously. The genus Senna places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Cassia, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Senna corymbosa will give you the most precise results.