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Senna ligustrina

 
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Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Genus: Senna (SEN-nuh) (Info)
Species: ligustrina (lig-UST-ree-nuh) (Info)

Synonym:Cassia ligustrina
Synonym:Cassia bahamensis
Synonym:Cassia turquinae

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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By SILady
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By trois
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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive trois On Sep 4, 2005, trois from Santa Fe, TX
(Zone 9b) wrote:

We have had this plant for several years. It has spread somewhat, but is not a problem. Here it blooms mid spring until winter. It is a lush and pleasant plant. In our sheltered area it is about 15 feet high, and has wound around a tree for support without choking the tree.

Neutral Floridian On Oct 11, 2001, Floridian from Lutz, FL
(Zone 9b) wrote:

This Florida native plant is short lived and short in stature but fast growing and tolerates frost and mild freezes well. Blooming from late Summer until late Spring, it’s a nice addition to a butterfly garden. It is a larval food and nectar plant for sulphur butterflies. The numerous seeds sprout readily. This is also a good choice for a fast growing temporary screen.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bradenton, Florida
Deltona, Florida
Hollywood, Florida
Kissimmee, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Wauchula, Florida
Santa Fe, Texas



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