

How to identify Silver Senna (Senna artemisioides)
Silver Senna, also known as Silver Cassia
Silver Senna is characterized by its evergreen nature and feathery, light gray-green pinnate leaves, or phyllodes, giving it a delicate appearance. It exhibits a rounded form typically ranging from 4 to 6 feet tall (120 to 180 cm) with clusters of fragrant, yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom with a peak from late winter to spring. The plant's fruiting phase includes flattened pea pods that transition from lime green to dark brown. This shrub thrives in full sun and well-draining soil conditions, with occasional to sparse watering needs, highlighting its drought tolerance. Leaves are comparatively small, which can be informally pruned after flowering has occurred.
Feathery, light gray-green pinnate leaves create delicate appearance.
Clusters of fragrant, yellow, pea-like flowers bloom in late winter to spring.
Fruiting phase includes lime green to dark brown flattened pea pods.
Thrives in full sun with well-draining soil, showcasing drought tolerance.
Rounded form reaches 4-6 feet tall (120-180 cm), requiring sparse watering.
Scientific Classification of Silver Senna