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Senna oliogophylla

Outback Senna

Plant photo of: Senna oliogophylla
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Rounded evergreen shrub grows to 5' x 5'. It has glossy green leaves and red stems. Yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by reddish bronze seed pods. Accepts full sun. Needs a well drained soil. Native to Australia.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

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 Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.