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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.