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Feathery Cassia Or Senna

Senna Artemisioides

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Overview

The Feathery Cassia (Senna artemisioides), a vibrant evergreen, boasts showy yellow blossoms in late winter to spring. This drought-tolerant shrub reaches 5-10 feet high, with finely divided, silvery foliage granting a delicate texture to landscapes. Ideal for zones 9-11—requires well-drained soils and full sun. Low-maintenance and attractive to pollinators, it enhances gardens with a lively splash of color and feathery contrast against denser plants.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — The Feathery Cassia (Senna artemisioides)
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — silvery foliage granting a delicate texture to landscapesFeathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — boasts showy yellow blossoms in late winter to springFeathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — This drought-tolerant shrub reaches 5-10 feet highFeathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Ideal for zones 9-11‚Äîrequires well-drained soils and full sunFeathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Low-maintenance and attractive to pollinatorsFeathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — it enhances gardens with a lively splash of color and feathery contrast against denser plants+88

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — The Feathery Cassia (Senna artemisioides)
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — silvery foliage granting a delicate texture to landscapes
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — boasts showy yellow blossoms in late winter to spring
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — This drought-tolerant shrub reaches 5-10 feet high
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Ideal for zones 9-11‚Äîrequires well-drained soils and full sun
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Low-maintenance and attractive to pollinators
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — it enhances gardens with a lively splash of color and feathery contrast against denser plants
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — commonly known as Feathery Cassia
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — is a highly ornamental plant native to Australia that lends an airy
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — textured feel to garden landscapes
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — The blooms are conspicuous
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — with each flower cluster displaying 5 to 10 individual flowers
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — making it an excellent choice for creating mid-level screening or as a feature plant in a mixed border
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Senna artemisioides is highly adaptable
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — and is particularly tolerant of dry conditions once established
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — The plant prefers well-draining soils and requires minimal water once settled
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — this will likely result in reduced blooming
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — making it suitable for xeriscaping.<br><br>When designing your layout
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — it can withstand temperatures down to about 20&deg;F
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — yellow flowers in the garden
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Prune selectively to maintain shape and encourage denser foliage
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — though heavy frosts may damage the plant
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners

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