Cassia artemisioides v. petiolaris |
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Silver Leaf Senna |
Description
This compact shrub grows to 4' x 4', with a wispy appearance. Leaves are shiny and silver-grey. Its showy, small, dark yellow flowers appear in terminal clusters winter through spring. This Cassia should be planted in full sun or part shade with little or no summer watering. This shrub performs best with good drainage. It is native to Australia.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Gold, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.