Wild Senna (Cassia hebecarpa (Senna hebecarpa))-Hort Answers

Wild Senna
Cassia hebecarpa (Senna hebecarpa)

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Flowers and leaves of Wild Senna

Features

Yllow, pea-type flowers followed by flat pods; compound leaves with up to 10 pairs of leaflets.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well drained soils.

Mature Height

3-6 Feet

Native To:

Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin

USDA Hardiness Zone

5 - 9

Bloom Color

Yellow

Bloom Season

July - August

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Exposure/Light Requirements

Full Sun

Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.

Additional Notes

Found in moist, open woods. Difficult to transplant due to a taproot.