How to Grow and Care for Wild senna

Wild senna, also known as American senna

Wild senna is a hardy perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Special care points include ensuring regular watering during its first growing season to establish a deep root system and cutting back the plant in late fall to promote vigorous spring growth. Wild senna is relatively easy to care for, requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Wild senna

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	7-10

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Wild senna is a perennial herb with a robust growth habit, reaching heights of up to 3-4 feet (90-120 cm). It features compound leaves that are highly divided into multiple lanceolate leaflets and bears clusters of bright yellow, butterfly-attracting flowers. After the flowering period, it produces distinctive, elongated dark brown seedpods. The seedpods remain on the plant into the winter, providing visual interest even after the blooming season. The overall foliage of wild senna is dense and bushy, with a somewhat tropical appearance.