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Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia

Senna Didymobotrya

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Overview

Popcorn Cassia, Senna didymobotrya, is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching up to 6-10 feet tall and spreading 3-5 feet wide. Its pinnate foliage emits a popcorn-like scent when brushed, and it blooms with bright yellow, butterfly-attracting flowers in summer to fall. Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-draining soils. Use as an eye-catching accent or privacy screen. Prune regularly to maintain shape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 10–11Climate Subtropical
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching up to 6-10 feet tall and spreading 3-5 feet wide
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — and it blooms with bright yellowPopcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — butterfly-attracting flowers in summer to fallPopcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-draining soilsPopcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Use as an eye-catching accent or privacy screenPopcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Prune regularly to maintain shapePopcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Title: Popcorn Cassia (Senna didymobotrya)<br><br>The Popcorn Cassia+71

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Its pinnate foliage emits a popcorn-like scent when brushed
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — and it blooms with bright yellow
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — butterfly-attracting flowers in summer to fall
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-draining soils
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Use as an eye-catching accent or privacy screen
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Prune regularly to maintain shape
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Title: Popcorn Cassia (Senna didymobotrya)<br><br>The Popcorn Cassia
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — alternatively known as African Cassia or Senna didymobotrya
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — is a vibrant herbaceous perennial that brings a unique sensory experience to any landscape
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — this plant is renowned for its pinnate
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching up to 6-10 feet tall and spreading 3-5 feet wide
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — hence the common name 'Popcorn Cassia.'<br><br>Reaching an average height of 4 to 6 feet
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — the flowers exude a distinctive scent reminiscent of buttered popcorn
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — eye-catching racemes of bright yellow flowers
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Each raceme measures approximately 12 to 20 inches in length
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — the plant's unique fragrance adds an olfactory dimension to the garden that is particularly noticeable on
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — demonstrating moderate drought tolerance once established.<br><br>Moreover
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — the Senna didymobotrya is ideal for adding both vertical interest and a splash of color to garden designs
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — This species thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil conditions
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — the Popcorn Cassia is an exceptional choice
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — It also serves as an attractive plant for pollinators, inviting a variety of bees and butterflies
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Due to the presence of compounds in its foliage that can deter pests

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