American Senna
Senna hebecarpa
This upright growing plant in the pea family has dark clumps of attractive, lacey leaves with spikes of showy. golden-yellow flowers in summer. As the blooms fade, dark seed pods appear attracting birds and giving winter interest. Excellent choice for borders or as a single specimen. Can tolerate drought once established. Native to Northeastern United States.
Height: 4’-6’
Width: 3’-4’
Pot size: 2 gal
Bloom time: July and August
Light: Full sun- part Shade
Moisture: Average-Wet
Attracts: Birds, Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Host plant for Sulphur Butterflies
Deer resistance: Yes
Photo by Mike Adamovic
Senna hebecarpa
This upright growing plant in the pea family has dark clumps of attractive, lacey leaves with spikes of showy. golden-yellow flowers in summer. As the blooms fade, dark seed pods appear attracting birds and giving winter interest. Excellent choice for borders or as a single specimen. Can tolerate drought once established. Native to Northeastern United States.
Height: 4’-6’
Width: 3’-4’
Pot size: 2 gal
Bloom time: July and August
Light: Full sun- part Shade
Moisture: Average-Wet
Attracts: Birds, Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Host plant for Sulphur Butterflies
Deer resistance: Yes
Photo by Mike Adamovic
Senna hebecarpa
This upright growing plant in the pea family has dark clumps of attractive, lacey leaves with spikes of showy. golden-yellow flowers in summer. As the blooms fade, dark seed pods appear attracting birds and giving winter interest. Excellent choice for borders or as a single specimen. Can tolerate drought once established. Native to Northeastern United States.
Height: 4’-6’
Width: 3’-4’
Pot size: 2 gal
Bloom time: July and August
Light: Full sun- part Shade
Moisture: Average-Wet
Attracts: Birds, Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Host plant for Sulphur Butterflies
Deer resistance: Yes
Photo by Mike Adamovic