Senna polyphylla

Desert Cassia

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, standard, specimen
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America