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Synonym(s) Cassia marilandica Common name American senna Family fabaceae Life cycle shrubby perennial Flowers yellow (July) Size 3-5 ft Light full sun-part shade Cultural notes ordinary garden soil Seed ripens early September Eastern US native. Yellow flower clusters followed by black bean pods. Late to get started in spring, but then rapidly grows to a sizable plant.

Newly emerging flowers are more lighter in color, then turn a rich buttery yellow

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area:

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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