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Senna lindheimeriana

Velvet-Leaf Senna

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Hardy evergreen shrub to 3' x 2'. The oval leaflets of this plant are covered with soft, velvety hairs. Plants are very drought tolerant, but will grow more rapidly with supplemental irrigation.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.