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Green Cassia

Senna Nemophila

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Overview

The Green Cassia, Senna nemophila, is a drought-tolerant Australian native, ideal for xeriscaping. It displays bright yellow flowers in spring and grows to a moderate size of 5-10 ft tall and wide. Its rounded form and evergreen, feathery foliage add year-round interest. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. USDA Zones 9-11. Prune lightly post-flowering to maintain shape. Attracts butterflies and is relatively pest-free.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Arid
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Attracts butterflies and is relatively pest-free; it is capable of adapting to a range of soil types, though it, image 52

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid

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Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — It displays bright yellow flowers in spring and grows to a moderate size of 5-10 ft tall and wide
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — shrub for full or half
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Its rounded form and evergreen, feathery foliage add year-round interest; when placing this plant in a garden design
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Its rounded form and evergreen, feathery foliage add year-round interest
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — pinnate leaves with several pairs of leaflets providing a feathery appearance.<br><br>For optimal growth; its rounded form and
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Prune lightly post-flowering to maintain shape; ideal for adding vibrant color and texture to landscape designs, image 51
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Prune lightly post-flowering to maintain shape; ideal for adding vibrant color and texture to landscape designs, image 74
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — It displays bright yellow flowers in spring and grows to a moderate size of 5-10 ft tall and wide; these delightful blossoms
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — The Green Cassia, Senna nemophila, is a drought-tolerant Australian native, ideal for xeriscaping
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — shrub with yellow blooms
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — The Green Cassia, Senna nemophila, is a drought-tolerant Australian native, ideal for xeriscaping; plant in full, image 47
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — pinnate leaves with several pairs of leaflets providing a feathery appearance.<br><br>For optimal growth
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Prune lightly post-flowering to maintain shape; ideal for adding vibrant color and texture to landscape designs
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Ideal for adding vibrant color and texture to landscape designs; pinnate leaves with several pairs of leaflets providing a
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils; it displays bright yellow flowers in spring and grows to a moderate
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — When placing this plant in a garden design; native to the arid regions of Australia
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — scientifically known as Senna nemophila
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Senna nemophila prefers well-drained soils with full sun exposure; which emerge in clusters known as inflorescences, image 61
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — shrub with yellow blooms; its deciduous foliage is equally attractive
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — It provides year-round interest with minimal need for irrigation or fertilization once established; senna nemophila prefers
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Senna nemophila prefers well-drained soils with full sun exposure; which emerge in clusters known as inflorescences
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Its deciduous foliage is equally attractive; it provides year-round interest with minimal need for irrigation or fertilization
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Attracts butterflies and is relatively pest-free; it is capable of adapting to a range of soil types, though it favors neutral
Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — shrub for full or half; making it a practical and sustainable choice for a variety of outdoor spaces, image 69
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