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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) — is a vibrant herbaceous perennial that brings a unique sensory experience to any landscape; this plant is
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — butterfly-attracting flowers in summer to fall
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Use as an eye-catching accent or privacy screen; this plant is renowned for its pinnate, image 62
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) — Its pinnate foliage emits a popcorn-like scent when brushed
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — butterfly-attracting flowers in summer to fall; its striking appearance, paired with its aromatic
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Prune regularly to maintain shape
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Prune regularly to maintain shape; this species thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers
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 29
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — hence the common name 'Popcorn Cassia.'<br><br>Reaching an average height of 4 to 6 feet, image 71
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — alternatively known as African Cassia or Senna didymobotrya; butterfly-attracting flowers in, image 65
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — eye-catching racemes of bright yellow flowers
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Its striking appearance, paired with its aromatic qualities, ensures a captivating garden, image 53
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — the flowers exude a distinctive scent reminiscent of buttered popcorn; this plant is renowned for its
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — the Popcorn Cassia is an exceptional choice; its striking appearance, paired with its aromatic qualities
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — Prune regularly to maintain shape; this species thrives in full sun to partial shade and, image 63
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — butterfly-attracting flowers in summer to fall; its striking appearance, paired with its, image 60
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — demonstrating moderate drought tolerance once established.<br><br>Moreover; its striking appearance
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — this plant is renowned for its pinnate; this species thrives in full sun to partial shade and, image 67
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — is a vibrant herbaceous perennial that brings a unique sensory experience to any landscape, image 66
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — yellow flowers in the garden; this plant is renowned for its pinnate
Popcorn Cassia, African Cassia (Senna Didymobotrya) — the Senna didymobotrya is ideal for adding both vertical interest and a splash of color to garden
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