Senna Species

Sennacandolleana

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Senna (SEN-nuh)
Species
candolleana (kan-dol-lee-AY-nuh)
Synonym
Cassia bicapsularis var. chilensis
Cassia candolleana
Cassia closiana
Cassia obtusa
Cassia quebracho
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
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:

San Leandro, California

Mont Belvieu, Texas

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | neutral

Nice looking but common looking legumacsous shrub with Cassia-like flowers in spring and fall (I saw it only in summer, so no flowers).

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