Senna covesii (Cassia)

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Desert Senna

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Information by: Photographer: AZ Sonora Desert Museum

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.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Raised Planter, Roadside

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.