How to Grow and Care for Coffee senna

Coffee senna, also known as Septicweed, Stinkingweed, Coffeeweed, Piss-A-Bed, Mogdad Coffee, Sicklepod

Coffee senna tends to be a hardy and resilient plant, making its care relatively straightforward. It thrives in well-draining soil and requires consistent moisture, yet is tolerant to a range of soil conditions. Special care should be given to avoid overwatering, as coffee senna is susceptible to root rot. Also, due to its rapid growth and potential invasiveness, regular pruning is imperative to maintain shape and prevent unwanted spreading.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Coffee senna

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual, Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Coffee senna is characterized by its erect and branching herbaceous form, typically reaching heights of up to 3 feet (91 cm). Its leaves are compound, with 4 to 5 pairs of leaflets per leaf, and lanceolate to elliptical shapes, generally 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm) in length. The leaflets possess a distinctive point at the tip. The yellow, five-petaled flowers are fairly conspicuous and develop into long, flat pods filled with seeds. The overall appearance of coffee senna is somewhat leggy, with green to brown stems.