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Senna Species, Alexandrian Senna, Bombay Senna, Indian Senna, Tinnevelly Senna, True Senna

Sennaalexandrina

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Senna (SEN-nuh)
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Species
alexandrina (al-ex-an-DRY-nuh)
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Synonym
Cassia alexandrina
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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