Cassia surattensis (Scrambled Egg Bush)
Botanical Information
Family | Fabaceae |
Genus | Cassia |
Species | surattensis |
Category | Tropicals, Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Marqueas, India and Sri Lanka. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 5 - 6 m |
Spread | 4 - 5 m |
Flowering Period | January, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Spreading. |
Landscape | Specimen planting and landscape. |
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil. |
Leaf Description | Ovate and pointed leaflets. |
Flower Description | Masses of flower clusters appear on every branch. |
Fruit Description | Pea-like pods containing 3 - 5 seeds. |
Colour Description | The leaves are green. The flowers are bright gold and yellow. |