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Cassia Corymbosa



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Common Names:  Texas Flowery Senna, Flowering Senna, Flowery Senna, Tree Senna, Argentina Senna, Buttercup Bush, Senna corymbosa

Cassia crassifolia
Family: Caesalpiniaceae 
Species: corymbosa
(kor-rim-BOW-suh)

Height: 4-6 ft. -  6-8 ft.

Spacing: 4-6 ft.-  6-8 ft.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Color: Gold (Yellow-Orange)

Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer;  Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage: Evergreen Deciduous Smooth-Textured Good Fall Color

Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost

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

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