Senna artemisiodes v. petiolaris
Silver Leaf Senna
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.