Senna artemisiodes v. petiolaris

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Silver Leaf Senna

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

A compact shrub grows to 4' x 4'. Leaves are shiny and silver-grey. It has a wispy appearance. Its showy, small dark yellow flowers appear in terminal clusters winter through spring. It should receive sun to part shade with little or no summer watering. The plant performs best with good drainage. Native to Australia.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey, Silver

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

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

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

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.