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Sennameridionalis

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Senna meridionalis by Xenomorf
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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Senna (SEN-nuh)
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Species
meridionalis (mer-id-ee-oh-NAL-iss)
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Synonym
Cassia meridionalis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bonsall, California

Lakewood, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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thistlesifter
Vista, CA | August 2008 | positive

This is a xerophytic shrub or small tree with excellent potential as a Bonsai subject. Very slow growing in pot culture. Deciduous tha...Read More

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