Senna (Cassia) marilandica

Wild Senna

In the summer, clusters of brownish yellow pea-like flowers top unbranched stems on this perennial. In fall, to pea-like pods up to four inches long turn black and remains ornamental through the winter. A shrubby herbaceous perennial with feathery, locust-like dull green leaves that makes a great, back-row plant for the flower bed. It is the larval food source for two sulphur butterflies.

Additional Information:

Height 36-60 Inches

Spread 24-36 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color Medium Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

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