Cassia phyllodinea |
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Silver Leaf Cassia |
A compact shrub to 3-5', it bears shiny, silver grey phyllodes. It has a compact, wispy appearance. Its showy, small dark yellow flowers appear in branched terminal clusters in fall and spring. It should receive sun to part shade with little or no summer watering. The plant performs best with good drainage. It is damaged below 20 degrees F.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.