Senna Species, Quebracho, Alcaparra
Sennaarnottiana

Synonym:Cassia arnottiana

Synonym:Cassia andina

Synonym:Cassia lorentzii

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds