How to Grow and Care for Bladder-senna

Bladder-senna, also known as Colutea arborescens, Golden Rain, Bladder Shrub

Bladder-senna is a hardy and adaptable shrub that generally requires minimal maintenance, making it an easy plant to care for. Key points in its care include ensuring well-drained soil, as it does not tolerate waterlogged conditions, and providing full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Pruning is beneficial after flowering to maintain its shape and promote new growth.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Bladder-senna

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Late spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Bladder-senna is a perennial shrub that typically reaches 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3 meters) in height, with a rounded growth form. The deciduous plant is part of the Fabaceae family and is characterized by its yellow, pea-like flowers which bloom in spring and may continue sporadically into summer. The most distinct feature of bladder-senna is its unusual 3-inch-long (7.6 cm) seed pods, which resemble inflated bladders and derive from the current season's growth.