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Silver Leaf Cassia

Senna Phyllodinea

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Overview

The Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna phyllodinea), a visually striking shrub, spans 5-8 feet in height and spreads equally wide. It showcases silvery-blue foliage and thrives in USDA zones 8-11. During spring and summer, vibrant yellow flowers bloom profusely. Suited for low-water landscapes, it requires full sun exposure and well-drained soil. It's a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant choice that attracts butterflies, enhancing the garden's ecological value.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 9–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean
Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna Phyllodinea) — The Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna phyllodinea)
Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna Phyllodinea) — a visually striking shrubSilver Leaf Cassia (Senna Phyllodinea) — spans 5-8 feet in height and spreads equally wideSilver Leaf Cassia (Senna Phyllodinea) — It showcases silvery-blue foliage and thrives in USDA zones 8-11

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna Phyllodinea) — The Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna phyllodinea)
Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna Phyllodinea) — a visually striking shrub
Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna Phyllodinea) — spans 5-8 feet in height and spreads equally wide
Silver Leaf Cassia (Senna Phyllodinea) — It showcases silvery-blue foliage and thrives in USDA zones 8-11

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