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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 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; its striking appearance, paired with its aromatic qualities, ensures a

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — It also serves as an attractive plant for pollinators, inviting a variety of bees and butterflies; this
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — is a vibrant perennial shrub reaching up to 6-10 feet tall and spreading 3-5 feet wide, image 57
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — shrub with yellow blooms
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — this plant is renowned for its pinnate
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Each raceme measures approximately 12 to 20 inches in length
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — demonstrating moderate drought tolerance once established.<br><br>Moreover
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Title: Popcorn Cassia (Senna didymobotrya)<br><br>The Popcorn Cassia; its striking appearance, paired
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) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-draining soils; butterfly-attracting, image 61
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — This species thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil conditions, image 74
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — alternatively known as African Cassia or Senna didymobotrya
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Its pinnate foliage emits a popcorn-like scent when brushed; this plant is renowned for its pinnate
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Due to the presence of compounds in its foliage that can deter pests
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — and it blooms with bright yellow; this species thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — This species thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil conditions; this plant
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Each raceme measures approximately 12 to 20 inches in length; butterfly-attracting flowers in, image 69
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) — eye-catching racemes of bright yellow flowers; its striking appearance, paired with its, image 68
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — eye-catching racemes of bright yellow flowers; its striking appearance, paired with its aromatic
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — and it blooms with bright yellow
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — the flowers exude a distinctive scent reminiscent of buttered popcorn
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) — It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11; this species thrives in full sun to partial, image 75
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Each raceme measures approximately 12 to 20 inches in length; butterfly-attracting flowers in summer to
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