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 8–11Climate Arid

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — It displays bright yellow flowers in spring and grows to a moderate size of 5-10 ft tall and wide

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

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; these, image 48

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

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Its rounded form and evergreen, feathery foliage add year-round interest; when placing this plant in a garden, image 49

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) — Ideal for adding vibrant color and texture to landscape designs; pinnate leaves with several pairs of leaflets, image 55

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — native to the arid regions of Australia; scientifically known as Senna nemophila, image 54

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — scientifically known as Senna nemophila; shrub for full or half, image 53

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — which emerge in clusters known as inflorescences; yellow flowers in the garden, image 56

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — and occasionally throughout the year in the right conditions, image 58

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — Its deciduous foliage is equally attractive; it provides year-round interest with minimal need for irrigation or, image 59

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — It is capable of adapting to a range of soil types, though it favors neutral to slightly acidic pH levels; as a, image 62

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) — These delightful blossoms create an eye-catching display from late winter through spring; prune lightly, image 57

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — pinnate leaves with several pairs of leaflets providing a feathery appearance.<br><br>For optimal growth; its, image 60

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — making it a practical and sustainable choice for a variety of outdoor spaces; shrub with yellow blooms, image 66

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — It provides year-round interest with minimal need for irrigation or fertilization once established; senna, image 65

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — As a hardy shrub, the Green Cassia can withstand temperatures as low as 20°F (-6.67°C); the Green Cassia, image 63

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — yellow flowers in the garden; attracts butterflies and is relatively pest-free, image 67

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — When placing this plant in a garden design; native to the arid regions of Australia, image 64

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — shrub with yellow blooms; its deciduous foliage is equally attractive, image 68

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — shrub for full or half; making it a practical and sustainable choice for a variety of outdoor spaces, image 69

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, image 71

Green Cassia (Senna Nemophila) — The Green Cassia, Senna nemophila, is a drought-tolerant Australian native, ideal for xeriscaping; plant in full, image 70

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 75

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