Perennials, Woody > Senna > Senna corymbosa > Senna corymbosa
Senna corymbosa
Flowery Senna
Origin: Native to Central America.
| Family |
| Fabaceae |
| Genus |
| Senna |
| Species |
| corymbosa |
| Category |
| Perennials, Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Greater than 9a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 5 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 40 to 50 |
| Height |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| An evergreen shrub that grows quite bushy and wide. Each stem has clusters of 3 green, ovate leaves. At the top of each stem is a cluster of small yellow flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Ornamental, patio, edging, and hedges. |
| Cultivation |
| Requires very warm environments and full sunlight. Plant in fertile, moist soil that is well-draining. |
| Shape |
| Bushy. |
| Pests |
| No notable pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Rocky coastlines. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
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