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Senna lindheimeriana

 
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Family: Caesalpiniaceae (ses-al-pin-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Senna (SEN-nuh) (Info)
Species: lindheimeriana (lind-hy-mer-ee-AY-nuh) (Info)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive htop On Mar 15, 2009, htop from San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

I have not grown this plant; however, I have observed it in its native habitat. Lindheimer's Senna, Velvetleaf Cassia (Senna lindheimeriana) is native to Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

Regional...

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

Tucson, Arizona
Atlanta, Georgia
Arlington, Texas
Austin, Texas
Bulverde, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Georgetown, Texas
Helotes, Texas
Hondo, Texas
San Antonio, Texas (2 reports)
Spring Branch, Texas



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