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Senna hebecarpa

Family Fabaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 80 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Senna hebecarpa (wild senna) yields bright yellow blossoms during late summer to early fall. This plant has foliage that is deep green in colour. Senna hebecarpa (wild senna) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Senna hebecarpa tolerates drought.