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Golden Wonder

Senna Splendida

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Overview

Golden Wonder, or Senna splendida, is a vibrant, evergreen shrub reaching heights up to 8–15 ft. It is valued for its profuse, golden-yellow flower clusters that bloom in late summer to fall. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant requires well-drained soil. Its foliage, up to 4 in. long, and fast growth make it excellent for creating visual impact or privacy screens. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Mediterranean
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — Golden Wonder, or Senna splendida, is a vibrant, evergreen shrub reaching heights up to 8‚Äì15 ft
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — It is valued for its profuse, golden-yellow flower clusters that bloom in late summer to fallGolden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant requires well-drained soilGolden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — long, and fast growth make it excellent for creating visual impact or privacy screensGolden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — This semi-evergreen shrub can reach impressive heightsGolden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — with a spread of 6 to 8 feetGolden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — typically growing between 8 and 12 feet tall+10

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — Golden Wonder, or Senna splendida, is a vibrant, evergreen shrub reaching heights up to 8‚Äì15 ft
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — It is valued for its profuse, golden-yellow flower clusters that bloom in late summer to fall
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant requires well-drained soil
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — long, and fast growth make it excellent for creating visual impact or privacy screens
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — This semi-evergreen shrub can reach impressive heights
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — with a spread of 6 to 8 feet
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — typically growing between 8 and 12 feet tall
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — providing a commanding presence within garden designs
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — Its pinnately compound leaves are composed of multiple leaflets
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — each about 1 to 2 inches long
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — Golden Wonders prefer full sunlight to partial shade
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — thriving in well-drained soils
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — Quarterly fertilization during the growing season can promote optimal health and flowering.<br><br>The bright
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — eye-catching flowers are a magnet for pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — Furthermore, this shrub can be pruned annually to maintain its shape and encourage denser foliage
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — making the Golden Wonder an excellent choice for eco-friendly landscapes aiming to support local wildlife
Golden Wonder (Senna Splendida) — When designing with this plant

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