Senna covesii (Cassia)
Desert Senna
Description
This perennial is bushy in habit and reaches 1' tall and wide. Showy yellow flowers, 1" wide, bloom in late spring through early fall. Evergreen, dull green to gray green leaves, about 1"-2" long, have fine hairs. Irrigate this plant every 3-4 weeks after it's established, especially during the summer. Bees and butterflies love Desert Senna.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.