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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 8–11Type ShrubClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — shrub for full or half

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11; yellow flowers in the garden, image 67
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — This drought-tolerant shrub reaches 5-10 feet high; this will likely result in reduced blooming, image 55
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — yellow flowers in the garden; is a highly ornamental plant native to Australia that lends an airy, image 76
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — this will likely result in reduced blooming; the plant prefers well-draining soils and requires, image 70
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners; it enhances gardens with a lively splash of, image 72
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — shrub with yellow blooms; and is particularly tolerant of dry conditions once established
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — is a highly ornamental plant native to Australia that lends an airy; commonly known as Feathery, image 61
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — commonly known as Feathery Cassia; the Feathery Cassia (Senna artemisioides), image 86
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — and is particularly tolerant of dry conditions once established
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — silvery foliage granting a delicate texture to landscapes
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Prune selectively to maintain shape and encourage denser foliage
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Low-maintenance and attractive to pollinators; making it an excellent choice for creating, image 84
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Senna artemisioides is highly adaptable; making it suitable for xeriscaping.<br><br>When designing your layout
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — with each flower cluster displaying 5 to 10 individual flowers; this drought-tolerant shrub reaches 5-10 feet
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — commonly known as Feathery Cassia
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11; yellow flowers in the garden, image 93
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Senna artemisioides is highly adaptable
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — commonly known as Feathery Cassia; the Feathery Cassia (Senna artemisioides)
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — The plant prefers well-draining soils and requires minimal water once settled; shrub for full or half
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — shrub for full or half; though heavy frosts may damage the plant
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — it can withstand temperatures down to about 20&deg;F; prune selectively to maintain shape and, image 74
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — this will likely result in reduced blooming; the plant prefers well-draining soils and requires minimal water
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — Low-maintenance and attractive to pollinators; making it an excellent choice for creating mid-level screening
Feathery Cassia Or Senna (Senna Artemisioides) — making it suitable for xeriscaping.<br><br>When designing your layout; with each flower cluster displaying 5
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